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US under-17 women set World Cup record with 17-0 win
The United States opened the under-17 Women’s World Cup with a record 17-0 victory over Samoa, the largest win at any age-level World Cup. Maddie DiMaria scored six goals, the most by a US player in any match and the most by a player in a Women’s World Cup. The Americans led 9-0 at half-time and had 58 shots.
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What matters
- The result surpassed Morocco’s previous 16-0 record margin at an 11-a-side World Cup.
- DiMaria became the first player to score six in a FIFA finals match since 2019.
Context & caveats
- The expanded tournament field includes teams with widely differing levels of experience.
- The United States has not previously won this tournament.
Why this made the edition
Exceptional completed result with a World Cup record and a notable individual scoring achievement; fully supported by the packet evidence.
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