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Manning & Stanislaus Prepped For U-17 FIFA World Cup
October 19, 2026 | Women's Soccer
MOROCCO – Amari Manning and Deus Stanislaus from Carolina women's soccer are set to play with the U-17 U.S. Women's National Team in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Oct. 19-Nov. 7 in Morocco. The U.S. will open the tournament against Samoa in the group stage on Monday at 2 p.m. ET with streaming on Peacock.
Manning and Stanislaus have been key contributors to both the national team and Carolina this fall. Manning currently leads the Tar Heels with five assists and contributed to eight wins before leaving for the World Cup. Stanislaus has notched three goals, including a brace against Alcorn State.
The duo is familiar with the U-17 WNT, competing with the squad multiple times in preparation for the World Cup. Manning and Stanislaus also helped the team qualify for the World Cup at the Concacaf Championship in Costa Rica last March. Stanislaus led the U.S. with six goals in the tournament.
The World Cup consists of six groups with four teams each. The U.S. WNT was drawn into Group E of the tournament along with Samoa, Kenya, and China PR. The top two finishers in each group and the four best third-place finishers will advance to the Round of 16.
Group E
Manning and Stanislaus have been key contributors to both the national team and Carolina this fall. Manning currently leads the Tar Heels with five assists and contributed to eight wins before leaving for the World Cup. Stanislaus has notched three goals, including a brace against Alcorn State.
The duo is familiar with the U-17 WNT, competing with the squad multiple times in preparation for the World Cup. Manning and Stanislaus also helped the team qualify for the World Cup at the Concacaf Championship in Costa Rica last March. Stanislaus led the U.S. with six goals in the tournament.
The World Cup consists of six groups with four teams each. The U.S. WNT was drawn into Group E of the tournament along with Samoa, Kenya, and China PR. The top two finishers in each group and the four best third-place finishers will advance to the Round of 16.
Group E
| DATE | MATCH | KICKOFF (ET) | VENUE; CITY | BROADCAST |
| Oct. 19 | USA vs. Samoa | 2 p.m. | Mohammed VI Football Complex; Salé, Morocco | FS2, Universo, Peacock |
| Oct. 22 | USA vs. Kenya | 2 p.m. | Mohammed VI Football Complex; Salé, Morocco | FS2, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes |
| Oct. 25 | USA vs. China PR | 2 p.m. | Mohammed VI Football Complex; Salé, Morocco | FS2, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes |
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