FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026: Five Teams Stay Perfect After Matchday 2 as Nigeria Falconets Fight for Round of 16
Five teams remain perfect after Matchday 2 as Spain lead Group F with a +13 goal difference and Nigeria face a crucial final group match.
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 has reached a crucial stage after Matchday 2, with five teams maintaining perfect records in the group stage.
Hosts Poland, Brazil, Italy, DPR Korea and Spain have all collected six points from their opening two matches and have advanced the Round of 16.
Spain have been particularly impressive, scoring 13 goals without conceding a single goal, while Argentina recorded one of the biggest victories of the tournament so far with an 8-0 win over Benin.
Hosts Poland have already secured their place in the Round of 16.
The competition format sees the top two teams in each group, plus the four best third-placed teams, advance to the knockout stage.
Group A
🇵🇱 Poland | 6 pts | GD +4
🇦🇷 Argentina | 3 pts | GD +5
🇲🇽 Mexico | 1 pt | GD -1
🇧🇯 Benin | 1 pt | GD -8
Results
Poland 3-0 Argentina
Mexico 2-2 Benin
Benin 0-8 Argentina
Poland 2-1 Mexico
Poland have won both of their matches and have already secured qualification for the Round of 16.
Argentina sit second on three points, while Mexico and Benin have one point each.
Group B
🇧🇷 Brazil | 6 pts | GD +6
🏴 England | 4 pts | GD +4
🇨🇦 Canada | 1 pt | GD -3
🇹🇿 Tanzania | 0 pts | GD -7
Results
Brazil 4-1 Tanzania
Canada 1-1 England
Brazil 3-0 Canada
England 5-1 Tanzania
Brazil have maximum points from their opening two matches and lead the group.
England are second with four points, while Canada have one point. Tanzania are still searching for their first point.
Group C
🇫🇷 France | 4 pts | GD +1
🇪🇨 Ecuador | 3 pts | GD +2
🇬🇭 Ghana | 3 pts | GD -1
🇰🇷 Korea Republic | 1 pt | GD -2
Results
France 1-1 Korea Republic
Ecuador 3-0 Ghana
Ghana 3-1 Korea Republic
France 3-2 Ecuador
France lead Group C with four points.
Ecuador and Ghana are both still in contention for qualification, while Korea Republic have one point and need a positive result in their final match.
Group D
🇮🇹 Italy | 6 pts | GD +4
🇯🇵 Japan | 4 pts | GD +1
🇺🇸 United States | 1 pt | GD -1
🇳🇿 New Zealand | 0 pts | GD -4
Results
Japan 2-1 New Zealand
USA 1-2 Italy
Italy 3-0 New Zealand
Japan 2-2 USA
Italy have won both matches and sit top of Group D with six points.
Japan are second with four points, while the United States have one point. New Zealand are bottom without a point.
Group E
🇰🇵 DPR Korea | 6 pts | GD +6
🇨🇴 Colombia | 4 pts | GD +2
🇵🇹 Portugal | 1 pt | GD -2
🇨🇷 Costa Rica | 0 pts | GD -6
Results
DPR Korea 2-0 Portugal
Costa Rica 1-3 Colombia
DPR Korea 4-0 Costa Rica
Colombia 0-0 Portugal
DPR Korea have been perfect so far, winning both matches and scoring six goals without conceding.
Colombia are second with four points, while Portugal have one point. Costa Rica have yet to open their account.
Group F
🇪🇸 Spain | 6 pts | GD +13
🇨🇳 China PR | 4 pts | GD +5
🇳🇬 Nigeria | 1 pt | GD -2
🇳🇨 New Caledonia | 0 pts | GD -16
Results
New Caledonia 0-5 China PR
Spain 2-0 Nigeria
Spain 11-0 New Caledonia
China PR 0-0 Nigeria
Spain are the standout team in Group F after two matches.
The European side have collected six points, scored 13 goals and conceded none. Their campaign includes an extraordinary 11-0 victory over New Caledonia.
China PR are second with four points, while Nigeria have one point after their goalless draw with China PR.
Nigeria will need a positive result in their final group match against New Caledonia as they continue their push for a place in the Round of 16.
Matchday 3 begins
Matchday 3 for Groups A and B takes place today, with several qualification places still up for grabs.
The final group-stage matches will determine which teams finish in the top two and which third-placed teams advance as part of the four best third-placed sides.
With five teams already on six points, the race for the Round of 16 is beginning to take shape.
For Nigeria, attention remains on Group F and the final match against New Caledonia.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026
Competition: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Host: Poland
Teams: 24
Qualification: Top two teams in each group plus the four best third-placed teams
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