Women’s World Cup Top Scorers Ahead of Nigeria Vs Brazil Encounter

According to a report by Daily Post on Monday, November 2, 2026, United States forward Maddie Dimaria remains the top scorer at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, with an impressive 12 goals to her name.

However, following the United States’ elimination by North Korea in the quarter-finals, Dimaria will no longer have the chance to add to her goalscoring tally. Her remarkable achievement has nevertheless given her a comfortable advantage over the other contenders in the Golden Boot race.

North Korea’s Yu Jong Hyang and Argentina’s Mercedes Diz occupy joint second place on the scoring chart, having scored seven goals each. They are followed by another North Korean attacker, Kim Won Sim, who has registered six goals in the competition.

North Korea also have another player among the leading scorers, with Ri Ui Gyong finding the net five times. Her goals have played an important part in helping her country reach the semi-final stage.

Brazil are also represented among the tournament’s leading goalscorers. Helena has scored four goals, while Greise Kelly has contributed three. Helena was particularly impressive in Brazil’s quarter-final clash against China, scoring twice to inspire her team to a 2-1 comeback victory.

Nigeria will be looking to Oluebube Umejiaku to make her contribution when the Flamingos take on Brazil in the semi-finals. The forward has been an important part of Nigeria’s attacking setup and played a key role in their quarter-final success against Venezuela after winning the penalty converted by Azeezat Oduntan in the 89th minute.

The semi-final meeting between Nigeria and Brazil is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, with both teams aiming to secure a place in the final. Brazil reached the last four after defeating China, while Nigeria booked their place with a narrow 1-0 victory over Venezuela.

With the United States already out of the competition, Dimaria’s 12-goal tally can no longer increase. The focus will now shift to the remaining players, particularly North Korea’s attacking stars and Brazil’s Helena, as the battle for the Golden Boot enters its final stage.

Below is the list of the leading goalscorers ahead of the semi-final matches:

12 goals: Maddie Dimaria (United States).

7 goals: Yu Jong Hyang (North Korea), Mercedes Diz (Argentina).

4 goals: Zofia Burzan (Poland), Mei Hanashiro (Japan), Helena (Brazil).

3 goals: Loradana Paletta (United States), Greise Kelly (Brazil).

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