Hosts Uruguay to play Ghana in opening game of 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup!

The road to the 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay reached an important milestone on Wednesday, May 30 as the Official Draw was held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich. On November 13 in Montevideo, host nation Uruguay will take on Ghana in the opening game. Also that day, New Zealand will lock horns with tournament debutants Finland in the same section. Defending champions North Korea, meanwhile, will open up against Germany in Colonia.

The event was attended by Sarai Bareman, FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer, and Rafael Fernandez, president of the Local Organising Committee. Sarai Bareman and Jaime Yarza, FIFA Head of Tournaments, carried out the draw procedures. Both were assisted by official tournament ambassador Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela) and FIFA Legend Niko Kranjcar (Croatia).

You can watch the Official Draw and check the highlights of today’s event here .

The competition will be held in three stadiums, in Colonia del Sacramento, Maldonado and Montevideo.

The 2018 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Uruguay match schedule is now available on FIFA.com .