{
  "id": 16297842,
  "title": "2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos to face Mexico, Chile or Australia in Round of 16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/2026-u-17-wwc-flamingos-to-face-mexico-chile-or-australia-in-round-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T07:01:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/24/2026-u-17-wwc-flamingos-to-face-mexico-chile-or-australia-in-round-of-16/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigeria's Flamingos are set to face one of Mexico, Chile or Australia in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. The team secured second place in Group B after an impressive 3-1 win against defending champions North Korea. With six points from three group matches, the West African side now awaits their opponent. Spain has already advanced to the knockout stage following their victories over Mexico and Australia. Mexico and Chile, who sit in second position in their group, also hold a slim chance of reaching the Round of 16. The Flamingos will face their opponent on Thursday, October 29 in Sale.",
  "summary": "Nigeria's Flamingos will tonight know their opponents in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. Akeem Busari's side finished second in Group B following Friday's stunning 3-1 victory over defending champions, North Korea in Rabat. The West Africans recorded six points from three group matches, and are scheduled to […] 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos to face Mexico, Chile or…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}