The Round of 16 of the FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup 2026 has now been concluded, delivering eight nations into the quarter‑finals: Korea Republic, Italy, Brazil, Spain, DPR Korea, Canada, Nigeria and Colombia.
Softfootball has classified the qualified countries by continental geography as follows:
- Europe: Italy, Spain
- Asia: Korea Republic, DPR Korea
- South America: Brazil, Colombia
- Concacaf: Canada
- Africa: Nigeria
Quarter‑Final Fixtures and How Each Team Qualified
Korea Republic vs Italy
- Date: Saturday, 19 September
- Staduim: Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec
- Time: 14:00
Korea Republic finished second in Group C with four points, then edged Argentina 1–0 in the Round of 16. Italy topped Group D unbeaten with seven points and progressed after defeating China PR on penalties following a 1–1 draw.
Brazil vs Spain
- Date: Saturday, 19 September
- Staduim: Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec
- Time: 17:30
Brazil won all three Group B matches and later overcame the USA on penalties after a 1–1 draw. Spain were flawless in Group F, winning all three games, before defeating Portugal 2–0 in the Round of 16.
Nigeria vs Colombia
- Date: Sunday, 20 September
- Staduim: Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, Łódź
- Time: 14:00
Nigeria finished second in Group F with four points after losing to Spain, drawing with China PR and defeating New Caledonia 10–1. The Falconets then delivered a commanding 3–0 victory over England, securing their ninth quarter‑final appearance.
Colombia finished third in Group E with four points and advanced as one of the best third‑placed teams. They then edged hosts Poland 1–0 in the Round of 16.
DPR Korea vs Canada
- Date: Sunday, 20 September
- Staduim: Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, Łódź
- Time: 17:30
DPR Korea won all three Group E matches and defeated Japan 2–0 in the Round of 16. They are the defending champions and remain the only team yet to concede, scoring 11 and conceding none across four matches.
Canada finished third in Group B with four points before beating France 3–1 in the Round of 16.
