Spain Win FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 on Penalties — La Rojita Are Champions
Updated 27 September 2026 — decider at Łódź covered live on FIFA.com.
Quick answer: Spain beat defending champions DPR Korea in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™ final on 27 September 2026 at Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź. After 120 minutes ended 0–0, La Rojita won 4–3 on penalties. Goalkeeper Laia López saved twice in the shootout. It is Spain's second U-20 women's title (after 2022).
Source: Official tournament hub, match centre and highlights on FIFA.com — The Home of Football · Poland 2026 scores & fixtures.
Semi-finals recap → Spain 2–0 Italy · DPR Korea 3–0 Colombia · Earlier group results
Why the Final Dominated Google Search This Week
FIFA promoted the Spain vs DPR Korea decider as the headline story on FIFA.com all week: 2022 champions vs holders who arrived on a 13-match winning streak in the competition and had not conceded in Poland 2026 before the final.
That pairing — plus Spain's senior World Cup 2026 win in July — made "U-20 women's world cup 2026 winner" and "Spain U-20 women's world cup" among the fastest-rising football queries worldwide.
Final: Spain 0–0 DPR Korea (4–3 pens) — 27 September 2026
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Venue | Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, Poland |
| Competition | FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™ |
| Official schedule | FIFA match centre / fixtures |
| After 120' | 0–0 |
| Penalties | Spain 4–3 |
| Hero | Laia López (two saves in the shootout) |
How Spain got there
David Aznar's side reached the final by beating Italy 2–0 in the semi-final — FIFA match report. Pau Comendador (six tournament goals) and Daniela Agote (Visa Player of the Match) drove that win.
How DPR Korea got there
Holders beat Colombia 3–0 in the other semi — FIFA match report. Jon Il-chong orchestrated; Pak Ok-I, Choe Rim-jong and So Ryu-gyong scored.
Spain's Golden Summer of Football
| Team | Trophy | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Spain senior men | FIFA World Cup 2026™ | 19 July 2026 |
| Spain U-20 women (La Rojita) | U-20 Women's World Cup 2026 | 27 September 2026 |
Follow Spain's senior run → Spain World Cup 2026 results.
Tournament Facts (Poland 2026)
- Dates: 5–27 September 2026
- Teams: 24
- Host: Poland
- Official hub: FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026
FAQ
Who won the U-20 Women's World Cup 2026?
Spain — on penalties after a 0–0 draw with DPR Korea in the final on 27 September 2026.
Where was the final?
Łódź, Poland — Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź.
Who was DPR Korea's opponent in the semi-final?
Colombia — DPR Korea won 3–0 (FIFA report).
Where is the official source?
Always FIFA.com and the Poland 2026 tournament page.