Spain made a strong start to their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Nigeria in Group F at the ArcelorMittal Park in Sosnowiec, Poland. The result gives Spain an important three points, while Nigeria’s Falconets must quickly regroup ahead of their next group fixture. Spain controlled much of the game with their trademark possession-based football, moving the ball quickly and creating problems for the Nigerian defence. Marisa opened t

Nigeria’s Falconets are set to compete at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, with head coach Moses Aduku taking a 21-player squad to the global tournament. Nigeria, two-time runners-up in 2010 and 2014, will be aiming to win the competition for the first time. The squad features a strong representation from the Nigerian Women’s Football League, alongside overseas-based players including Janet Akekoromowei of Benfica and Amber Ogbolu of Oregon State University. Ni

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 kicks off on 5 September and runs until 27 September, featuring 24 teams across six groups. Before the opening matches, every team starts level on zero points, making Matchday 1 crucial in the race for the Round of 16. The top two teams in each group qualify automatically, alongside the four best third-placed teams. U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Group A Table Standings: Poland, Mexico, Argentina, Benin Matchday 1 – 5 September Poland