FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Schedule — Complete Guide to Poland 2026
The wait is almost over. In just one month, the world’s finest under-20 women’s footballers will descend on Poland for 23 days of non-stop action. Twenty-four national teams. Four stunning venues. One trophy. Whether you’re planning to travel to Poland, watch from home, or just want to know when your team plays — this is the only FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup schedule guide you need.
What is the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 schedule?
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 will take place from 5 to 27 September 2026. Cities of Łódź, Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, and Sosnowiec will host the matches. The opening match kicks off on September 5 in Katowice, and the grand final is on September 27 at Stadion ŁKS in Łódź.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 — Tournament Overview
The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will be the 12th edition of the biennial international women’s youth football championship contested by the under-20 national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It will be hosted by Poland — also the first time Poland has hosted a FIFA women’s tournament.
Korea DPR are the current champions, having claimed their third crown at Colombia 2024 to draw level with the USA and Germany as the competition’s joint most successful nation.
This edition is the biggest yet. The tournament has expanded to 24 teams (from 16), with Poland hosting the first women’s FIFA tournament in its history, and eight new teams eligible — including tournament debuts for Portugal and New Caledonia.
Poland, Portugal, New Caledonia, and Ecuador will make their debut at this tournament, with New Caledonia making their first appearance in a FIFA Women’s tournament at any level.
The tournament mascot is called “Islana” — a character representing spirits from Slavic mythology, shaped after a rusalka. It was unveiled on 5 May 2026.
FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 — Schedule at a Glance
| Stage | Dates | Teams Involved |
| Group Stage — Matchday 1 | September 5–7, 2026 | All 24 teams |
| Group Stage — Matchday 2 | September 9–11, 2026 | All 24 teams |
| Group Stage — Matchday 3 | September 13–15, 2026 | All 24 teams |
| Round of 16 | September 16–17, 2026 | 16 teams |
| Quarter-finals | September 19–20, 2026 | 8 teams |
| Semi-finals | September 23, 2026 | 4 teams |
| Third-place Match | September 26, 2026 | 2 teams |
| Final | September 27, 2026 | 2 teams |
Complete Match Schedule — Group Stage
All kickoff times are local Polish time (CEST, UTC+2).
Matchday 1 — September 5–7, 2026
September 5, 2026 (Saturday) — Groups A & B
| Group | Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| Group A | 🇵🇱 Poland v Argentina 🇦🇷 | Arena Katowice | 13:00 |
| Group B | 🇧🇷 Brazil v Tanzania 🇹🇿 | Bielsko-Biała Stadium | 13:00 |
| Group A | 🇲🇽 Mexico v Benin 🇧🇯 | Arena Katowice | 16:00 |
| Group B | 🇨🇦 Canada v England 🏴 | Bielsko-Biała Stadium | 16:00 |
The opening match will take place in Katowice on 5 September and will see hosts Poland face Argentina.
September 6, 2026 (Sunday) — Groups C & D
| Group | Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| Group C | 🇫🇷 France v Korea Republic 🇰🇷 | Arena Sosnowiec | 13:00 |
| Group D | 🇯🇵 Japan v New Zealand 🇳🇿 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 13:00 |
| Group C | 🇪🇨 Ecuador v Ghana 🇬🇭 | Arena Sosnowiec | 16:00 |
| Group D | 🇺🇸 USA v Italy 🇮🇹 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 16:00 |
September 7, 2026 (Monday) — Groups E & F
| Group | Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| Group F | 🇨🇳 China PR v Spain 🇪🇸 | Arena Sosnowiec | 15:00 |
| Group F | 🇳🇬 Nigeria v New Caledonia 🇳🇨 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 15:00 |
| Group E | 🇨🇴 Colombia v Korea DPR 🇰🇵 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 18:00 |
| Group E | 🇵🇹 Portugal v Costa Rica 🇨🇷 | Arena Sosnowiec | 18:00 |
Matchday 2 — Approximately September 9–11, 2026
Groups A & B — Matchday 2
| Group | Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| Group B | 🏴 England v Brazil 🇧🇷 | Bielsko-Biała Stadium | 15:00 |
| Group B | 🇹🇿 Tanzania v Canada 🇨🇦 | Arena Katowice | 15:00 |
| Group A | 🇧🇯 Benin v Poland 🇵🇱 | Bielsko-Biała Stadium | 18:00 |
| Group A | 🇦🇷 Argentina v Mexico 🇲🇽 | Arena Katowice | 18:00 |
Groups C & D — Matchday 2
| Group | Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| Group D | 🇮🇹 Italy v Japan 🇯🇵 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 15:00 |
| Group D | 🇳🇿 New Zealand v USA 🇺🇸 | Arena Sosnowiec | 15:00 |
| Group C | 🇬🇭 Ghana v France 🇫🇷 | Arena Sosnowiec | 18:00 |
| Group C | 🇰🇷 Korea Republic v Ecuador 🇪🇨 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 18:00 |
Groups E & F — Matchday 2 (Remaining fixtures)
The remaining Group E and F Matchday 2 pairings complete the round-robin cycle. Visit FIFA.com for the full fixture list with confirmed dates.
Matchday 3 — Approximately September 13–15, 2026
The final group stage matchday determines which teams qualify for the knockout rounds. All group matches within the same group are played simultaneously to ensure fairness. Check FIFA.com/en/tournaments/womens/u20womensworldcup/poland-2026 for the complete Matchday 3 schedule.
Complete Match Schedule — Knockout Rounds
Round of 16 — September 16–17, 2026
The top two finishers in each group and the four best third-place finishers will advance to the Round of 16, taking place on September 16 and 17.
| Date | Match | Venue |
| Sep 16–17 | R16-1 through R16-4 | Arena Sosnowiec / Arena Katowice / Bielsko-Biała Stadium |
| Sep 16–17 | R16-5 through R16-8 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź / Arena Sosnowiec |
Teams are confirmed once the group stage concludes on September 15.
Quarter-finals — September 19–20, 2026
The quarter-finals will all be played on Septem.ber 19 and 20.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| Sep 19 (Sat) | QF-1: W37 v W40 | Arena Sosnowiec | 13:00 |
| Sep 19 (Sat) | QF-2: W38 v W44 | Arena Sosnowiec | 16:30 |
| Sep 20 (Sun) | QF-3: W43 v W41 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 13:00 |
| Sep 20 (Sun) | QF-4: W39 v W42 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 16:30 |
(W = Winner of the indicated Round of 16 match)
Semi-finals — September 23, 2026 (Wednesday)
Both semi-finals take place on the same day at Stadion ŁKS Łódź.
| Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| SF-1 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 13:00 |
| SF-2 | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 16:30 |
Third-place Match — September 26, 2026 (Saturday)
| Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| 3rd Place Play-off | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | 16:00 |
Final — September 27, 2026 (Sunday)
The final will be held in Łódź on 27 September.
| Match | Venue | Kickoff |
| 🏆 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Final | Stadion ŁKS Łódź | TBC |
Match Timings and Time Zones
All matches are played in Poland’s time zone — CEST (Central European Summer Time, UTC+2).
Here’s how that converts for fans watching from different parts of the world:
| Time Zone | Region | Kickoff Examples |
| CEST (UTC+2) | Poland / Europe | 13:00 / 16:00 / 18:00 |
| BST (UTC+1) | United Kingdom | 12:00 / 15:00 / 17:00 |
| EDT (UTC−4) | Eastern USA/Canada | 07:00 / 10:00 / 12:00 |
| CDT (UTC−5) | Central USA | 06:00 / 09:00 / 11:00 |
| PKT (UTC+5) | Pakistan | 16:00 / 19:00 / 21:00 |
| IST (UTC+5:30) | India | 16:30 / 19:30 / 21:30 |
| JST (UTC+9) | Japan / Korea | 20:00 / 23:00 / 01:00+1 |
| AEST (UTC+10) | Australia (East) | 21:00 / 00:00+1 / 02:00+1 |
Tip: Use Google’s time zone converter or WorldTimeBuddy.com to find the exact local kickoff time for any match.
Stadiums and Host Cities
Four venues across four host cities make up the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
| Stadium | City | Capacity | Role |
| Stadion ŁKS Łódź | Łódź | 18,029 | Final, Semi-finals, 3rd Place |
| Bielsko-Biała Stadium | Bielsko-Biała | 15,316 | Group Stage, Round of 16 |
| Arena Katowice | Katowice | 15,048 | Group Stage, Round of 16 |
| Arena Sosnowiec (Zagłębie Sports Park) | Sosnowiec | 11,600 | Group Stage, Round of 16, QF |
Łódź is the tournament’s main hub. It hosts the Semi-finals, Third-place match, and the Final — making it the city where the champion will be crowned on September 27.
Katowice and Sosnowiec are just minutes apart, making them an easy travel combination for fans attending multiple matches.
Bielsko-Biała sits in the south of Poland, near the Carpathian mountains — a beautiful setting for football.
Poland will host the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup from September 5 to 27, marking its first-ever FIFA women’s tournament. It will also be the country’s second time hosting a U-20 World Cup, following the successful men’s edition in 2019.
All 24 Participating Teams
The 24 qualified teams are: 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, and the USA.
Teams by confederation:
| Confederation | Teams (4 each) |
| UEFA (Europe) | Poland 🇵🇱, France 🇫🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, England 🏴, Portugal 🇵🇹, Spain 🇪🇸 |
| CONCACAF (N. America) | Canada 🇨🇦, Mexico 🇲🇽, USA 🇺🇸, Costa Rica 🇨🇷 |
| CONMEBOL (S. America) | Brazil 🇧🇷, Ecuador 🇪🇨, Argentina 🇦🇷, Colombia 🇨🇴 |
| AFC (Asia) | Japan 🇯🇵, Korea DPR 🇰🇵, Korea Republic 🇰🇷, China PR 🇨🇳 |
| CAF (Africa) | Ghana 🇬🇭, Nigeria 🇳🇬, Benin 🇧🇯, Tanzania 🇹🇿 |
| OFC (Oceania) | New Zealand 🇳🇿, New Caledonia 🇳🇨 |
Historic debuts: Poland, Portugal, Ecuador, and New Caledonia all appear for the first time. Notably, New Caledonia will make their first appearance in a FIFA Women’s tournament at any level — a genuinely historic moment for Oceanian women’s football.
Also worth noting: For the first time ever, Germany failed to qualify for this tournament, having participated in all editions between 2002 and 2024.
Group Stage Breakdown
The composition of the first-round groups was determined at the draw, which took place in Łódź on Friday, 15 May 2026.
| Group | Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 3 | Team 4 |
| 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 |
Group A is the one to watch from the start — it features host nation Poland taking on South American heavyweights Argentina and Mexico, plus debutants Benin.
Group D is arguably the toughest group, with Japan, USA, Italy, and New Zealand all capable of deep runs in this tournament. The US is one of just three nations to compete in all 12 editions of this tournament, having won the competition in 2002, 2008, and 2012.
Group E features defending champions Korea DPR — they’ll face Colombia, Costa Rica, and debutants Portugal. A tough group for everyone involved.
For a full breakdown of every team’s history and squad, see 👉 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Teams.
How to Watch FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Matches
There are several ways to catch every match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026, whether you’re at home or on the move.
Option 1 — Watch Live in Poland Tickets are available through the official FIFA ticketing platform. Visa cardholders get priority access to tickets.
Option 2 — Stream Online via FIFA+ FIFA+ is the official home for live football, match replays, and the game’s greatest stories. It offers coverage of FIFA youth competitions including the U-20 Women’s World Cup in selected countries. FIFA+ is free to download on iOS and Android.
Option 3 — Watch on TV in Your Country Each country has its own broadcast partner. Check your local sports broadcaster or visit FIFA.com for the full list.
TV Channels and Live Streaming
| Region | English Channel | Spanish/Other | Streaming |
| United States | Fox Sports, FS1, FS2 | FOX Deportes | Fox One (FOX Sports App) |
| United Kingdom | TBC — check FIFA.com | — | FIFA+ |
| Pakistan / South Asia | TBC | — | FIFA+ |
| Global | — | — | FIFA+ (selected markets) |
In the United States, you can watch FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup live on Fox Sports and FOX Deportes.
Important: TV rights vary by country. Always check your local broadcaster or FIFA.com for the official broadcaster in your region. FIFA+ is available as a free streaming option in many markets where no exclusive TV deal applies.
Tips to Never Miss a Match
Keeping up with a 52-match tournament across three weeks can be overwhelming. These simple tips will help you stay on top of every fixture.
- Bookmark the FIFA scores page at FIFA.com/en/tournaments/womens/u20womensworldcup/poland-2026/scores-fixtures — it updates in real time.
- Download the FIFA app and enable match reminders and push notifications. You’ll get an alert before every kickoff.
- Convert kickoff times to your local time zone before matchday. A simple Google search (“13:00 CEST to IST”) does the job instantly.
- Follow FIFA on social media — @FIFAWomensFootball posts live updates and real-time highlights.
- Save this article and check back — we update it as results come in and new match details are confirmed.
- Screenshot the schedule table above — it’s easy to reference without opening a browser.
- If you’re travelling to Poland, the cities of Katowice and Sosnowiec are very close together, making it possible to catch two matches in different venues on the same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 start?
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 takes place in Poland, from September 5 to September 27, 2026. The very first game kicks off at 13:00 CEST on September 5 in Katowice.
When is the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 final?
The final will be held in Łódź on 27 September. It takes place at Stadion ŁKS Łódź, the tournament’s largest and main venue.
Where is the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 held?
The tournament is held in Poland, across four host cities: Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Łódź, and Sosnowiec.
How many teams are participating?
24 teams from 6 confederations. This is an expanded field — previous editions had 16 teams.
Who are the defending champions?
Korea DPR are the current champions, having claimed their third crown at Colombia 2024.
Which teams are making their debut?
Poland, Portugal, New Caledonia, and Ecuador will make their debut at this tournament, with New Caledonia making their first appearance in a FIFA Women’s tournament at any level.
What is the Round of 16 schedule?
The top two finishers in each group and the four best third-place finishers will advance to the Round of 16, taking place on September 16 and 17.
How can I watch the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026?
You can watch via FIFA+ (free streaming in select countries), Fox Sports/FS1 in the USA, or your country’s official broadcast partner. Check FIFA.com for the complete broadcaster list in your region.
What stadiums host the tournament?
Four stadiums: Stadion ŁKS Łódź (18,029 capacity), Bielsko-Biała Stadium (15,316), Arena Katowice (15,048), and Arena Sosnowiec (11,600).
Is there a printable FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 schedule?
Yes — the tables in this article are easy to screenshot and save. For an official printable version, visit the FIFA.com match schedule page and use your browser’s print function. The page formats cleanly for printing.
Who are the match officials?
FIFA confirmed that 68 match officials have been appointed for the competition, comprising 18 referees, 36 assistant referees, and 14 video match officials.
Final Thoughts
The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be the greatest edition of this competition yet. More teams, bigger venues, a fresh host nation, and a defending champion in Korea DPR that nobody will find easy to stop.
Poland is ready. The schedule is set. And from September 5 to September 27, the eyes of the women’s football world will be firmly fixed on Łódź, Katowice, Sosnowiec, and Bielsko-Biała.
Bookmark this page — we’ll keep updating it as results come in, knockouts take shape, and the race for the trophy heats up. And don’t forget to check 👉 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Live Stream so you never miss a kick.
Source: All schedule details sourced from official FIFA.com tournament pages. Times are CEST (UTC+2) unless otherwise stated.
