The 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the third edition of the women's football tournament, and was held in Azerbaijan from 22 September to 13 October, following a decision by the executive committee on 19 March 2010. Defending champions South Korea failed to qualify for the tournament. France won the title after defeating North Korea 1–1 (7–6 after pen.).

Mascot

The official mascot of this World Cup was The Top Top Girl (Top Top Qız), which means ball in Azerbaijani, a young girl with the national flag painted on her cheeks. Her body is blue, red, green and white kit like the host's national team and her brown hair in a ponytail designed to resemble what is known as a buta, a curving decorative motif widely used in Azerbaijani art.

Qualified teams

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Venues

Originally, all 4 stadiums were to be located in Baku, but due to FIFA demands, 2 extra stadiums needed to be added. 1 more in the city and another in Lankaran who hosted 3 games. There were also matches in Lankaran. 4 matches including the first round of the Group A,the 3rd place match and the final were held at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium.

Match officials

A total of 14 referees and 28 assistant referees were appointed by FIFA for the tournament.

Final draw

The final draw was held on 6 July 2012 in Baku.

Squads

Each team submitted a squad of 21 players, including three goalkeepers. The squads were announced on 14 September 2012.

Group stage

The ranking of each team in each group will be determined as follows: If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows: The two teams finishing first and second in each group qualify for the quarter-finals. All times are Azerbaijan Summer Time (UTC+5).

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Knockout stage

In the knockout stages, if a match is level at the end of normal playing time, no extra time will be played, with the match to be determined by a penalty shoot-out.

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Third place match

Final

Winners

Awards

The following awards were given for the tournament:

Goalscorers