Chile's Path to the Women's U17 World Cup
Chile still holds a glimmer of hope for securing a spot in the upcoming Women's U17 World Cup scheduled to take place in Morocco in 2026. The national team, known as La Roja, will have a final opportunity to qualify through the South American tournament, which can be enjoyed live via the platforms of T13.
In a gripping semifinal match, the "Team of All" faced a tough challenge against Brazil, ultimately losing in a penalty shootout after a thrilling 2-2 draw during regular time. Despite their best efforts, the Chilean team could not convert enough penalties, which extinguished their chances of advancing to the finals against Argentina.
However, the players coached by Vanessa Arauz are not yet out of the running. They are set to confront Ecuador in the playoff round of the tournament, keeping their dreams of participating in the world event alive. According to the regulations of the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol), teams that lose in the semifinals are granted a final chance in the playoff round, and La Roja is poised to face the Ecuadorian squad, who finished third in Group B.
The winner of this crucial match will earn a coveted spot in the World Cup in Morocco. Should the match end in a tie after regulation time, the outcome will be decided by penalty kicks, eliminating the need for extra time.
On the other hand, a loss to Ecuador would mean that Chile's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup would be dashed. The highly anticipated match between Chile and Ecuador is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, with the exact time yet to be determined.
As with every game involving La Roja in this tournament, fans can watch the action live on T13.cl, T13 En Vivo, and 13Go. The 13Go app is available for download on Google Play for Android devices and the App Store for Apple products.
As reported by t13.cl.
