Meet only 2 countries to have won both men’s, women’s U-17 World Cups

Nigeria and France have emerged as the only two countries to have won both the men’s and women’s FIFA Under-17 World Cups following the Flamingos’ historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

Nigeria achieved the milestone after its U-17 women’s team defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final in Rabat, becoming the first African nation to win the women’s competition.

The victory also ended Nigeria’s 18-year wait for a FIFA U-17 title, having last won the men’s competition in 2015.

According to FIFA’s records, France were previously the only country to have won both versions of the tournament, having secured the men’s title in 2001 and the women’s trophy in ...