Falconets Fly Into U-20 World Cup Quarter-Finals

Super Falconets of Nigeria, Canada, Colombia, and DPR Korea have advanced to the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.

In the final four Round of 16 matches, Canada and Nigeria produced impressive displays against France and England, while DPR Korea secured revenge for their defeat to Japan in the AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup final with a 2-0 clean-sheet victory over their rivals.

Canada defeated France 3-1 in their last-16 encounter, while Nigeria were in devastating form as they defeated England 3-0. Super Falconets player Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei was named the Visa Player of the Match.
There was heartbreak for hosts Poland, who suffered a late own goal that handed Colombia a place in the quarter-finals.

FIFA has confirmed the quarter-final fixtures, with the first match scheduled between Italy and South Korea on Saturday afternoon.

The second quarter-final will see Spain take on South American giants Brazil on Saturday evening. On Sunday, September 20, Canada will face DPR Korea in the first match, while Nigeria will battle Colombia in the second quarter-final.
All the Quarter-Final Matches
South Korea vs Italy — Arena Sosnowiec
Brazil vs Spain — Arena Sosnowiec
Canada vs North Korea — Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź
Nigeria vs Colombia — Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź

The winners will advance to the semi-finals scheduled for Wednesday, September 23. The third-place play-off will take place on Saturday, September 26, while the final is scheduled for Sunday, September 27, at the 18,029-capacity Władysław Król Municipal Stadium, also known as Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, in Łódź, Poland.

The final will mark a major milestone for the stadium, which is one of the four host cities for the tournament. During the 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, the venue will have hosted a cumulative total of 20 matches, making it a central venue for the tournament’s young football talents.