17 October 2025 - 29 October 2025 | RABAT, MOROCCO

During the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025™ in Morocco, the FIFA Museum presented a pop-up exhibition inside the Fan Zone at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Rabat.

The exhibition titled “Rising Stars: The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Legends” featured a collection of photographs showcasing FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning teams from 1991 to 2023, along with portraits of standout young players who took part in past FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™ tournaments.

Among those highlighted was Alexia Putellas, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players in history. She made her debut in a FIFA tournament at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2012, where she helped Spain secure third place.

More than a decade later, she was part of the historic Spanish team that won the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. In addition to Alexia Putellas, portraits of Deyna Castellanos (Venezuela), Linda Caicedo (Colombia), Mana Iwabuchi (Japan), Alexandra Popp (Germany), Kennedy Fuller (USA), and local talent from Morocco, Yasmine Zouhir, were also showcased.

The exhibition aimed to inspire the next generation of football stars by celebrating the journey from youth tournaments to global success.

A photo exhibition curated by the FIFA Museum

Through powerful imagery, “Rising Stars” captured the intensity and emotion of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup™, a tournament that not only celebrates emerging talent but also represents a vital milestone in the global growth of women’s football.

These photographs, selected by the FIFA Museum, honoured the players who took part in this international event. Each photograph revealed an athlete’s determination, joy, focus, and passion together reflecting how the power of football can inspire and empower the next generation. It reminded us that every great champion once began with a dream — and that the future of the game is being written right now, in every pass, dribble, and celebration captured here.