Asian challenge continues

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Asian challenge continues

Lodz: Asia’s challenge at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 continues with all four teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Defending champions DPR Korea led the march, with China PR, and Korea Republic joining them in the Japan, DPR Korea and China in the Round of 16.

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win over Colombia to seal top spot in Group E of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Choe Rim Jong gave the three-time champions the lead in the 11th minute before Choe Yon A converted two late penalties to seal a convincing victory.

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group F: China PR 1-3 Spain

Sosnowiec: China PR advanced to the knockout stage of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 despite losing 3-1 to Spain on Sunday.

The East Asians finished third in Group F after Nigeria’s 10-1 win against New Caledonia saw the African side pipping them to the second spot with China PR progressing as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Group C: Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador

Lodz: Korea Republic sealed their spot into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after edging 10-man Ecuador in their Group C fixture on Saturday.

The win saw Korea Republic finish second on four points behind group winners France, with Ecuador third on three points and facing an anxious wait to see if they will progress as one of the best third-placed teams.

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Sat, 12 Sep, 2026

Group D: Italy 1-1 Japan

Lodz: Japan came from behind to hold Italy to a 1-1 draw in their final FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group D tie on Saturday.

The result means Japan concluded their group stage campaign unbeaten on five points to finish second, two adrift of Italy and will take on the winners of Group E in the Round of 16 on Friday.