The primary a part of the 2026 FIFA U‑20 Girls’s World Cup quarter‑finals was concluded on Saturday, 19 September 2026, with Italy and Spain securing their locations within the semi‑finals.
Italy defeated South Korea 3–1, with Appiah scoring twice and Fadda including a late aim. This end result sends Italy into their first-ever semi‑closing at this degree.
Spain edged Brazil 1–0, due to a twenty seventh‑minute strike from Pau Comendador, sealing their development into the final 4.
Quarter‑Finals Proceed on Sunday, 20 September 2026
Two matches stay:
- Nigeria vs Colombia — 2pm GMT, Poland
- North Korea vs Canada
Because the Falconets put together for his or her conflict with Colombia, listed below are the numbers behind Nigeria’s spectacular run to this point.
Group Stats
- 586 presents to obtain
- 257 line breaks accomplished from 441 tried
- 604 urgent actions
- 147 pressured turnovers
- 228 closing‑third entries obtained
- 81 down the left
- 59 down the suitable
Particular person Leaders
- Jumai Adebayo — 197 passes, 100 tried line breaks, 57 accomplished
- Queen Joseph — 109 sprints
- Janet Akekoromowei — 20 makes an attempt at aim, 51 receptions between midfield and defensive traces
- Kafayat Mafisere — 119 presents to obtain, 118 urgent actions
- Tumininu Adeshina — 30 crosses
- Tosin Rafiu — 37.70 km coated (most in squad)
Nigeria enter Sunday’s quarter‑closing with superior attacking metrics, excessive urgent depth and a number of standout performers. With Italy and Spain already by, the Falconets now purpose to hitch them within the final 4.
