FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026: Groups, Schedule, Song & Favorites
Updated 22 August 2026 — tournament kicks off 5 September; official song YEYEYO by Blanka now streaming.
Quick answer: The FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 runs 5–27 September 2026 across four cities with 24 teams in six groups. Hosts Poland open vs Argentina in Katowice; Korea DPR defend the title; the official song is YEYEYO by Polish star Blanka.
FIFA.com is promoting ticket sales and the new anthem ahead of kickoff — the 12th edition of the tournament and Poland's first as U-20 Women's World Cup host.
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Tournament Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Dates | 5–27 September 2026 |
| Host | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Teams | 24 (6 groups of 4) |
| Cities | Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Łódź, Sosnowiec |
| Opening match | Poland vs Argentina — Katowice, 5 Sep 15:00 |
| Final | Łódź — 27 September |
| Defending champions | 🇰🇵 Korea DPR (3 titles — level with USA & Germany) |
| Official song | YEYEYO — Blanka & Francis |
| Draw | 15 May 2026, Łódź |
All 24 Teams
Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Canada, China PR, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Ghana, Italy, Japan, Korea DPR, Korea Republic, Mexico, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Poland (hosts), Portugal, Spain, Tanzania, USA.
Debutants: Poland (as hosts) and Benin at U-20 Women's level on this stage.
Complete Group Stage Draw
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| A | 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇯 Benin |
| B | 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🏴 England, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇹🇿 Tanzania |
| C | 🇫🇷 France, 🇰🇷 Korea Republic, 🇬🇭 Ghana, 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
| D | 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇺🇸 USA, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇮🇹 Italy |
| E | 🇰🇵 Korea DPR, 🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇵🇹 Portugal |
| F | 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇨🇳 China PR, 🇳🇨 New Caledonia |
Source: FIFA — dates, teams & groups
Groups to Watch
Group B — Brazil, England, Canada
The Group of Death. Brazil's Orlando told FIFA the team wants to be "known for our hunger." England's Jota links the U-20 stage to senior World Cup ambitions. Canada blend "flair and grit" per midfielder Taylor.
Group D — Japan, USA, Italy
Three nations with deep youth pipelines. The USA share the all-time record of 3 U-20 Women's titles with Germany and Korea DPR.
Group E — Korea DPR, Colombia, Portugal
Defending champions Korea DPR open vs Portugal. Colombia's Aguilar said her side is "excited" to face the Koreans — a rematch of the 2024 final narrative.
Group F — Spain, Nigeria, China PR
Spain arrive as European powerhouses — Aznar told FIFA: "We want to compete for everything." Nigeria always bring physicality at youth level.
Opening Weekend Schedule (5–7 September)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep | 🇵🇱 Poland vs 🇦🇷 Argentina | Arena Katowice | 15:00 |
| 5 Sep | 🇧🇷 Brazil vs 🇹🇿 Tanzania | Bielsko-Biała | 15:00 |
| 5 Sep | 🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇧🇯 Benin | Arena Katowice | 18:00 |
| 5 Sep | 🇨🇦 Canada vs 🏴 England | Bielsko-Biała | 18:00 |
| 6 Sep | 🇫🇷 France vs 🇰🇷 Korea Republic | Arena Sosnowiec | 15:00 |
| 6 Sep | 🇯🇵 Japan vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand | Łódź | 15:00 |
| 6 Sep | 🇺🇸 USA vs 🇮🇹 Italy | Łódź | 18:00 |
| 7 Sep | 🇰🇵 Korea DPR vs 🇵🇹 Portugal | Łódź | 15:00 |
| 7 Sep | 🇪🇸 Spain vs 🇳🇬 Nigeria | Arena Sosnowiec | 18:00 |
Full fixtures: FIFA match schedule
Host Cities & Stadiums
| City | Stadium | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Katowice | Arena Katowice | Opening matches (Group A) |
| Bielsko-Biała | Stadion Miejski | Group B |
| Łódź | Stadion Miejski ŁKS | Groups D/E, Final |
| Sosnowiec | Arena Sosnowiec | Groups C/F |
Poland previously hosted the men's FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2019 — infrastructure exists, but this is the first women's U-20 World Cup on Polish soil.
Official Song: YEYEYO by Blanka
FIFA released YEYEYO on 7 August 2026 — an uplifting dance track produced by Francis and performed by Blanka, the Polish pop star who represented Poland at Eurovision 2023.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | YEYEYO |
| Artists | Blanka & Francis |
| Released | 7 August 2026 |
| Theme | Female collaboration, resilience, winning "side by side" |
| Available on | Streaming platforms worldwide |
FIFA's homepage featured the song launch alongside classic World Cup final highlights — signalling the tournament's marketing push two weeks before kickoff.
Past Champions & Stars Who Emerged Here
| Nation | Titles | Notable alumni |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 3 | Alex Morgan |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 3 | Sara Däbritz |
| 🇰🇵 Korea DPR | 3 | Current holders (Colombia 2024) |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 1 | Hinata Miyazawa |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Salma Paralluelo |
Scouts from top clubs watch this tournament closely — Poland 2026 is where the next generation of Women's World Cup stars will announce themselves.
Korea DPR: Defending Champions
Korea DPR won Colombia 2024 to claim a third title — drawing level with the USA and Germany. At Poland 2026 they sit in Group E with Colombia, Costa Rica and Portugal.
FIFA's tournament page highlights Europe's finest U-20 moments — Germany's 2010 golden run and France's record-breaking rout of Fiji — as context for why European and Asian nations dominate this competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the U-20 Women's World Cup 2026?
5–27 September 2026 in Poland.
U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 groups?
Six groups of four — see full draw table above (A–F).
Where is the U-20 Women's World Cup 2026?
Poland — four host cities: Katowice, Bielsko-Biała, Łódź, Sosnowiec.
U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 song?
YEYEYO by Blanka and producer Francis — released 7 August 2026.
Who are the defending champions?
Korea DPR — won Colombia 2024.
Poland U-20 Women's World Cup opening match?
Poland vs Argentina — 5 September, Arena Katowice, 15:00.
How many teams in U-20 Women's World Cup 2026?
24 teams from all six confederations.