The 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup women's football tournament was the second such tournament, and was held in Trinidad and Tobago from 5 to 25 September 2010. Sixteen teams, comprising representatives from all six confederations, took part in the final competition, in which Trinidad and Tobago had a guaranteed place as the host nation.

Qualified teams

On 30 June 2010, President of Nigeria Goodluck Jonathan announced he would suspend the Nigeria Football Federation from FIFA competition for 2 years. This put the Flamingoes place at the competition in jeopardy. On 5 July 2010, the ban was lifted.

Squads

Venues

During preparation, four stadiums were constructed in 2001. These four venues along with Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain, Trinidad are the venues for the women's competition.

Group stage

The opening phase of the tournament comprised four groups of four teams, with the top two sides in each section advancing to the quarter-finals. The final draw to determine the groups took place in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on 5 May 2010. Tie breakers in the group stage are: If more than two or more teams are still tied after that:

Group A

Match times are local time (UTC−4).

Group B

Match times are local time (UTC−4).

Group C

Match times are local time (UTC−4).

Group D

Match times are local time (UTC−4).

Knockout stage

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Third place playoff

Final

Winners

Awards

Goal scorers