Group D: Japan 2-1 New Zealand

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

Group D: Japan 2-1 New Zealand

Lodz: Japan left it late to secure a 2-1 win against New Zealand in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 Group D opener on Sunday.

Miyu Matsunaga stepped off the bench to score twice for Japan as the 2024 finalists opened their 2026 campaign with a narrow victory against a resolute New Zealand side.

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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.

Poland 2026: Facts & Figures

Fri, 04 Sep, 2026

Poland 2026: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 kicks off on Saturday with Asian teams frontrunners for the title yet again.

It is a tournament which has witnessed numerous Asian successes and the-AFC.com takes a look at several interesting facts and figures from the global showpiece.

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.