Group C: France 1-1 Korea Republic

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group C: France 1-1 Korea Republic

Sosnowiec: Korea Republic played for a hard-fought 1-1 draw with France in their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 Group C tie at the Arena Sosnowiec on Sunday.

Korea Republic face Ghana next  on Wednesday while France take on Ecuador.

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Know your team: Korea Republic

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Know your team: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will fancy their chances of advancing to the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 knockout stage despite being drawn in a tricky group.

The East Asian side, who booked their ticket to the global showpiece after a semi-final finish at the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™, have Ecuador, France and Ghana for company in Group C.

Know your team: Japan

Wed, 02 Sep, 2026

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will head into the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 determined to lay their hands on the trophy for a second time.

Akira Ijiri's side will have a spring in their step after emerging AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026™ champions in April.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will be determined to create more history when they compete in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.

Not only will the East Asian side be seeking a record-breaking fourth title but they will also be seeking to become the first team to defend the global crown.

Know your team: China PR

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Know your team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: China PR will be on a mission to impress when they compete in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.

The East Asian side are making a return to the global stage after missing the previous two editions.

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

#AFCU20 China 2027 Qualifiers: MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027™ cast was finalised following the completion of the Qualifiers on Sunday.

The eight group winners - Korea Republic (Group A), Uzbekistan (Group B), DPR Korea (Group C), Tajikistan (Group D), Saudi Arabia (Group E), Iraq (Group F), Japan (Group G) and Indonesia (Group H) joined hosts China PR at next year's Finals.

 

The seven best second-placed sides will also book their spots in the Finals.

 

In the Development Phase, Mongolia defeated Guam 3-0 to top Group I with both teams promoted to the next edition’s Qualification Phase.

 

Group J saw Chinese Taipei and Singapore booking their promotion places with their meeting on Sunday ending 2-0 in favour of the East Asian side.

 

Myanmar and Maldives had secured their places in the 2029 Qualification Phase with a match to spare in Group K with the former defeating the latter 6-0 to cap a perfect campaign.