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Rilany, Only Female Coach in U17 Women's World Cup Semi-Finals, Leads Brazil in Bronze Medal Match

Rilany, Only Female Coach in U17 Women's World Cup Semi-Finals, Leads Brazil in Bronze Medal Match
World Sports · 22:16:48 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Rilany, the sole woman to coach a team in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, will lead Brazil in the tournament's bronze medal match. The Brazilian Football Confederation confirmed the news on November 6, 2026.

Brazil reached the semi-finals under Rilany's guidance, marking a historic achievement for women's coaching at the youth world level.

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