Ghana's Black Maidens bounced back from an opening loss to book a Round of 16 date with group winners Argentina on October 28.
Ghana's Black Maidens are into the knockout rounds of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, and next up is a heavyweight test against Argentina in the Round of 16 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Joe Nana Adarkwa's side made it through with four points from three group games, and the road was far from smooth. Ghana began with a 3-0 loss to Norway, a result that could have sunk a younger squad's tournament before it started.
Instead, the Black Maidens answered in style. They pulled off a wild 3-3 draw with Brazil, then sealed their spot in the last 16 with a crucial 2-0 win over Canada. That turnaround from the opening defeat showed real resilience and character.
Argentina topped their group and arrive as a serious challenge. Still, Ghana will carry belief and momentum into the tie after the way they fought back in the group phase, and a place in the quarter-finals is now up for grabs.
