The United States under-17 women’s national team begins its FIFA World Cup campaign with a record-setting 17-0 rout of Samoa. The win is the largest margin and most goals scored in any FIFA World Cup match, according to reports from multiple outlets. The U.S. registers goals throughout the match, with production spread across the team.
One outlet highlights Maddie DiMaria’s standout performance, saying she scores six goals. Another reports that scoring is distributed widely, with 10 different players finding the net for the U.S. as it dominates Samoa from early in the contest. Together, the coverage emphasizes both the overall historical scoreline and the depth of the U.S. attack in its tournament opener.