FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Poland 2026: Everything you need to know
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 will be the twelfth edition of the competition.
Five nations have been crowned U-20 champions to date, with Korea DPR the current holders after lifting the trophy for a third time at Colombia 2024.
Dates
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 will take place from 5 to 27 September 2026.
Host country
Poland will host the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026.
Host cities
Four cities will host the tournament: Bielsko-Biala, Katowice, Lodz and Sosnowiec.
Slot allocation
AFC: 4
CAF: 4
Concacaf: 4
CONMEBOL: 4
UEFA: 6 (including hosts Poland)
OFC: 2
Qualified teams (24/24)
Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Canada, China PR, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Ghana, Japan, Korea DPR, Korea Republic, Italy, Mexico, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Poland (hosts), Portugal, Spain, Tanzania, USA.
The composition of the first-round groups was determined at the draw, which took place in Łódź on Friday, 15 May.
Group A: Poland, Mexico, Argentina, Benin
Group B: Brazil, England, Canada, Tanzania
Group C: France, Korea Republic, Ghana, Ecuador
Group D: Japan, USA, New Zealand, Italy
Group E: Korea DPR, Colombia, Costa Rica, Portugal
Group F: Spain, Nigeria, China PR, New Caledonia.
The full match schedule was announced on Friday, 15 May 2026, following the draw. The opening match will take place in Katowice on 5 September and will see hosts Poland face Argentina. The final will be held in Łódź on 27 September.
Previous champions
2002: USA
2004: Germany
2006: Korea DPR
2008: USA
2010: Germany
