China’s U-17 Women’s Football Team Reaches Quarterfinals for the First Time
Chinas U-17 womens football team makes history by reaching the World Cup quarterfinals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over France.
Beijing, October 30 (Daily Kiran) : China’s U-17 women’s football team has made history by advancing to the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time. In a tense Round of 16 match against France on October 30, the game ended in a 0-0 draw after regulation time.
The decisive moment came during the penalty shootout, where goalkeeper Niu Jiqi showcased her skills by saving two penalties. This led to a thrilling 4-3 victory for China, marking their best performance in the tournament’s history. Previously, their highest achievement was reaching the Round of 16 in 2025, where they faced a 0-3 defeat against Brazil.
China is set to face Brazil again in the quarterfinals on November 2, according to Beijing time. Brazil secured their spot in the next round after a dramatic 3-3 draw with Poland, winning 8-7 in the penalty shootout.
