The semi-final line-up for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland has been confirmed following the completion of the quarter-final fixtures. Four teams — Italy, Spain, Colombia and North Korea — will compete for places in the final of the tournament. Colombia secured the final semi-final spot on Sunday after edging Nigeria 1-0 in a closely contested quarter-final.
The South American side held on to its narrow advantage to end Nigeria’s campaign and book a place among the last four. North Korea also advanced after defeating Canada 2-0 in their quarter-final encounter. The two teams joined Spain and Italy, who had already secured their semi-final places following victories in Saturday’s quarter-final matches. The semi-final action will begin on Wednesday, with Spain taking on Italy in the first encounter.
The second semi-final will see Colombia face North Korea, with both sides now two wins away from lifting the U-20 Women’s World Cup trophy. U-20 Women’s World Cup semi-final fixtures Spain vs Italy Colombia vs North Korea Vanguard News