The Round of 16 fixtures for the 2026 U‑20 Women’s World Cup are set. Nigeria, Africa’s only remaining team, will face England on 17 September after their historic 10–1 win over New Caledonia.
Here are the official Round of 16 ties for the FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup 2026, tabulated where necessary, exactly as Softfootball gathered.
FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup 2026 Round of 16 fixtures
16 September 2026
| Time (WAT) | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Argentina vs South Korea |
| 14:00 | Brazil vs United States |
| 17:30 | Italy vs China |
| 17:30 | Spain vs Portugal |
17 September 2026
| Time (WAT) | Fixture |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | France vs Canada |
| 14:00 | England vs Nigeria |
| 17:30 | North Korea vs Japan |
| 17:30 | Poland vs Colombia |
Nigeria enter the knockout phase after delivering a record‑breaking 10–1 victory over New Caledonia on 13 September 2026, their biggest win in U‑20 Women’s World Cup history.
They now face England, who finished second in Group B behind Brazil (9 points). The match will be played on Thursday, 17 September 2026, in what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the round.
Nigeria remain Africa’s only team left in the competition after Ghana, Benin and Tanzania were eliminated.
