New Zealand Drawn with Hosts in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup New Zealand’s young footballers have been drawn into the same group as hosts India for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The draw, which took place in Zurich on Monday, placed the Football Ferns in Group A alongside India, Chile, and Morocco. Defending champions Spain were drawn into Group C, while Brazil, the tournament favorites, will compete in Group D. New Zealand head coach Gemma Lewis expressed a mixture of excitement and anticipation after the draw. “We’re thrilled to be playing in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and we’re especially excited to be facing the hosts India,” Lewis said. “It’s always a special occasion to play against the home nation, and we’re sure it will be a great atmosphere.” The Football Ferns will begin their World Cup campaign against India on October 11th in Bhubaneswar. They will then face Chile on October 14th in Kolkata before concluding the group stage against Morocco on October 17th in Bhubaneswar. New Zealand’s goal will be to reach the knockout stage, which will be the first time at this level for the country. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals. “We’re confident that we have the talent and the ability to make an impact in this tournament,” Lewis said. “We know it will be a challenge, but we’re ready to give it our all and make New Zealand proud.” The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will take place in India from October 11th to 30th.FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: New Zealand Drawn in Group AFIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: New Zealand Drawn in Group A New Zealand has been drawn alongside hosts Dominican Republic, Nigeria, and Ecuador in Group A for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in October. The eighth edition of the tournament will feature 32 matches played in two host cities, Santo Domingo and Santiago de Los Caballeros, from October 16 to November 3. Reigning champions Spain will face the United States, Korea Republic, and Colombia in Group B. The other groups are as follows: * Group C: Korea DPR, Mexico, Kenya, England * Group D: Japan, Poland, Brazil, Zambia The top two teams from each group will advance to the knockout stage. The quarterfinals will be played on November 1 and 2, followed by the semifinals on November 5 and the final on November 8.New Zealand has been drawn in Group A alongside hosts India for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, to be held from October 11 to 30. The draw was held on Friday in Zurich, Switzerland. Joining New Zealand and India in Group A will be Brazil and Morocco. New Zealand will open their campaign against Brazil on October 11 in Bhubaneswar, before facing Morocco on October 14 in Goa. They will then take on India on October 17 in Bhubaneswar. The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinals. New Zealand is making its second appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, having previously competed in the 2018 edition in Uruguay. They finished bottom of their group in that tournament, losing all three of their matches. India will be making their debut at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. They are the first South Asian country to host a FIFA women’s tournament.