Italy and Spain Advance to FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Semi-Finals
Quarter-final victories set up a thrilling clash between the European nations in the next stage of the tournament.
The story
The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 saw two European powerhouses secure their spots in the semi-finals yesterday. Italy defeated Korea Republic with a 3-1 victory in Sosnowiec.
Italy's Appiah opened the scoring with a header from a Giada Pellegrino Cimo pass. Korea Republic equalized through Lee Haeun after a free kick rebounded off the post.
Appiah then restored Italy's lead early in the second half, followed by Paola Fadda's excellent strike from outside the area to seal the win. In another quarter-final clash, Spain overcame Brazil with a 1-0 victory. These results mean Italy and Spain will now face each other in a highly anticipated semi-final match.
Yesterday's results
| Match | Score | Key |
|---|---|---|
| Korea Republic vs Italy | 1-3 | Appiah (Italy) scored twice, Paola Fadda (Italy) sealed the win. Lee Haeun (Korea Republic) equalized. |
| Brazil vs Spain | 0-1 | Spain advanced to the semi-finals. |
Where it stands
The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 has progressed to the semi-final stage. Following yesterday's quarter-final matches, Italy and Spain have confirmed their places in the next round.
Italy will face Spain in a highly anticipated semi-final clash. The winners will advance to the final, with the third-place play-off also scheduled.
What we'll be watching
- DPR Korea vs Canada (FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Quarter-final, Sep 20, 16:30)
- Nigeria vs Colombia (FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Quarter-final, Sep 20, 13:00)
- Italy vs Spain (FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Semi-final, Sep 23)
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