Ghana’s Black Girls advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after beating Argentina 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time on Wednesday. The win marks Ghana’s successful return to the tournament, making their seventh appearance in the competition and advancing to their first game since e-Day 18. started positively and took the lead when Jessica Appiah found the back of the net in the 16th minute after being set up by Obinsrewuo. The Black Girls went into halftime ahead but failed to capitalize on several scoring opportunities to extend their lead. Goalkeeper Belinda Aklie also played an important role, earning a number of equalizers for Argentina. In the 77th minute, Hajara Adam was sent off after receiving a second yellow card. Argentina regained parity in the 86th minute with Mercedes Diz’s header. The goal was Diz, the seventh of the tournament, and sent the match to penalties. He won 5-4 and qualified for the 1/4 finals. The result continues the Black Girls’ history of reaching the final stages of the competition. Ghana previously reached the quarter-finals in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2018. After an eight-year absence from the tournament, their latest achievement marks a significant return to the global stage. Ghana will face the winner of the 1/4 finals in Japan and Kenya-Kenya in the final.