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Spain Clinches U-20 Women's World Cup Title in Penalty Thriller
29 Sep
Summary
- Spain secured their second U-20 Women's World Cup title by defeating DPR Korea.
- Goalkeeper Laia Lopez was the hero, saving two penalties in the shootout.
- Spain's victory followed a goalless draw after 90 minutes and extra time.
Spain triumphed in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, defeating DPR Korea 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw. Goalkeeper Laia Lopez was instrumental in the victory, saving two penalties to secure Spain's second U-20 Women's World Cup title.
The final match in Łódź, Poland, was a tightly contested affair, with neither side scoring during the 90 minutes of play or the subsequent extra time period. Lopez had made key saves throughout the game, keeping Spain in contention before the penalty shootout.
This win marks a significant achievement for Spain, adding to their 2022 U-20 Women's World Cup title. It follows a successful period for Spanish football, with the senior men's team also winning the FIFA World Cup recently.
Coach David Aznar described the victory as closing a "beautiful cycle" for his talented generation of players. DPR Korea's coach, Han Chol-Hak, expressed pride in his team's effort despite the heartbreaking loss in the shootout. Notably, DPR Korea had previously reached the final without conceding a goal.
