According to a report by Daily Post on Monday November 2, 2026, United States forward Maddie Dimaria remains the leading scorer at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco as the competition prepares for the semi-final matches scheduled for Wednesday.

Dimaria has established a significant advantage over her closest challengers after finding the back of the net 12 times in the tournament. Her impressive scoring record places her comfortably at the top of the goal chart ahead of the remaining four nations competing for a place in the final.

North Korea's Yu Jong Hyang and Argentina's Mercedes Diz occupy the second position with seven goals each. Both players have enjoyed impressive campaigns, although they are currently five goals behind the American forward.

North Korea also have another player among the leading goalscorers, with Kim Won Sim recording six goals to occupy fourth place on the standings.

Meanwhile, Poland's Zofia Burzan and Japan's Mei Hanashiro have scored four goals each. United States forward Loradana Paletta, Brazil's Greise Kelly and North Korea's Ri Ui Gyong complete the list of leading scorers with three goals apiece.

The rankings follow the conclusion of the quarter-final matches on Sunday, which determined the four countries that will compete in the semi-finals.

The United States will be hoping Dimaria maintains her remarkable form as they continue their pursuit of the championship. However, with the competition reaching its decisive stage, the other teams will also be looking to their attacking players for inspiration.

Below is the list of the leading goalscorers ahead of Wednesday's semi-final fixtures:

12 goals: Maddie Dimaria (United States).

7 goals: Yu Jong Hyang (North Korea), Mercedes Diz (Argentina).

6 goals: Kim Won Sim (North Korea).

4 goals: Zofia Burzan (Poland), Mei Hanashiro (Japan).

3 goals: Loradana Paletta (United States), Greise Kelly (Brazil), Ri Ui Gyong (North Korea).