On Saturday in Morocco, the French U‑17 women’s national team edged past Zambia 1‑0 in their group‑stage encounter at the 2026 FIFA U‑17 Women’s World Cup. The solitary goal proved decisive, sending the Zambian side home and concluding their debut tournament campaign.

Zambia earned their place at the World Cup by defeating Ethiopia in the African qualifying final, a milestone that highlighted the growth of women’s football in the nation. While the loss ends their World Cup journey, the experience gained on the global stage will be valuable as they look ahead to future continental and international competitions.