FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: US Beat India 0-8, Chile, Germany And Brazil Take Three Points On Day 1

It was not an ideal start for host nation India as they were beaten 0-8 by the USA in their opening match of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar.

Chile started their tournament opener with a comfortable 3-1 victory against Group B opponents New Zealand at Goa's Fatorda Stadium.

Jhonson's goal for Brazil stood as the only difference against Morocco in the Group A opener at Bhubaneshwar. Jhonson's strike was also the first goal of the u-17 World Cup.

In the evening, Germany faced Nigeria for Group B's second match of the day. Goals from Svea Stoldt and Mara Alber helped die Mannschaft defeat the Nigerians 2-1 at Goa.

Mexico will face China in the Group C opener from 4:30 pm onwards at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai. In the evening, defending champions Spain kick off their u-17 World Cup campaign against Colombia at 8 pm

Canada and France are set to open Group D fixtures from 4:30 pm onwards. From 8 pm, Japan will face Tanzania in the second match of Group D.