Lebanon U17 Women 8–0 UAE (W) U17
WAFF WU17 Championship | 17 July 2026

Stunning Dominance

Lebanon’s U17 women’s team produced a sensational performance on 17 July 2026, routing the United Arab Emirates 8–0 in their WAFF WU17 Championship group stage match. The result is one of the largest wins in the competition’s history and underlines Lebanon’s growing strength in women’s youth football.

First Half Blitz

The hosts started like a whirlwind, scoring four times within the opening 25 minutes. Playmaker Sara Al-Husseini orchestrated the attack with two assists and a goal of her own. Striker Layal Khoury netted a hat-trick inside the first half, exploiting space behind the UAE defence with pace and composure.

Second Half Control

With the game already decided, Lebanon continued to push forward. Three more goals followed after the interval, including a stunning long-range strike from Fatima Jaber and a well-taken penalty by Maya Assi. The UAE rarely threatened going forward and were limited to just one shot on target all match.

Tournament Impact

This dominant victory propels Lebanon to the top of their group with maximum points from two matches. The UAE, meanwhile, face an uphill battle to qualify for the semifinals. Lebanon’s coach praised the team’s discipline and attacking fluency, noting that the performance sets a benchmark for the rest of the tournament.

Historic Context

An 8–0 scoreline is rare at any level of women’s football, especially in a regional championship. Lebanon’s U17 side now holds the record for the largest win in WAFF WU17 history, surpassing the previous mark of 7–0 set in 2019.