2026 U-17 WWC final: Full list of all award winners after Nigeria beat Japan

Nigeria emerged champions of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after defeating Japan 2-1 in the final played in Morocco on Saturday.

Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku scored for the Flamingos, while Fuki Ito found the net for Japan. However, Ito’s goal was not enough to prevent Nigeria from securing the title.

Umejiaku’s impressive performances throughout the competition earned her the Golden Ball award, recognising her as the tournament’s outstanding player.

Meanwhile, USA’s Maddie DiMaria finished as the competition’s leading scorer with 12 goals and received the Golden Boot award. DPR Korea’s Kim Son-gyong was named the tournament’s best goalkeeper, taking home the Golden Glove.

DPR Korea’s Yu Jong-hyang received the Silver Ball, while Japan’s Fuki Ito claimed the Bronze Ball. Yu also finished with the Silver Boot award.

Japan received the FIFA Fair Play Trophy in recognition of its conduct during the tournament. The awards were presented during the closing ceremony in Morocco.

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The complete list of award winners is as follows: Golden Ball – Oluebube Umejiaku (Nigeria); Silver Ball – Yu Jong-hyang (DPR Korea); Bronze Ball – Fuki Ito (Japan); Golden Boot – Maddie DiMaria (USA); Silver Boot – Yu Jong-hyang (DPR Korea); Golden Glove – Kim Son-gyong (DPR Korea); FIFA Fair Play Trophy – Japan.