Nigeria’s Falconets have booked a Round of 16 date with England after finishing second in their group at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
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Nigeria’s Falconets will take on England in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, after securing their spot in the knockout stage with a commanding 10-1 win over New Caledonia on Sunday.
Falconets Finish Second Behind Spain
Moses Aduku’s side ended their group campaign in second place in Group F, behind Spain, who topped the group with nine points. Nigeria accumulated four points from their three matches to secure their place in the last 16.
England Advance As Group B Runners-Up
England also progressed from the group stage as runners-up, finishing behind winners Brazil in Group B with four points. The European side edged out Canada for the runners-up spot based on their superior team conduct record.
Clash Set For Bielsko-Biala
Nigeria and England will meet in Bielsko-Biala on Thursday, September 17, as the Falconets look to advance further in the tournament.
Full Round Of 16 Picture
The knockout stage begins on Wednesday, with Brazil facing the United States in Katowice and Argentina taking on Korea Republic at the Arena Sosnowiec. Also on Wednesday, Spain will play Portugal, while Italy meet China PR. Thursday’s other fixtures will see France face Canada, Poland take on Colombia, and Korea Republic and Japan clash at the Stadion Miejski LKS in Lodz.
