Nigeria’s Falconets have booked their spot in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following a convincing 3-0 win against England in the Round of 16.
Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei, and Mary Mamudu scored as Nigeria showcased a strong performance to eliminate England and secure a place in the final eight teams.
Other results from the Round of 16 also highlighted some significant outcomes, with Canada, North Korea, and Colombia joining Nigeria in advancing to the quarter-finals.
Round of 16 Results
- England 0-3 Nigeria
- France 1-3 Canada
- North Korea 2-0 Japan
- Poland 0-1 Colombia
Colombia achieved their quarter-final berth by defeating the tournament hosts Poland 1-0, with the crucial goal scored in the 86th minute.
Quarter-Final Fixtures
- Korea Republic vs Italy
- Brazil vs Spain
- North Korea vs Canada
- Nigeria vs Colombia
The Falconets will now compete against Colombia for a place in the semi-finals.
Match details are as follows;
Time: 14:00 WAT
Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026
Stadium: Stadion Miejski ŁKS, Łódź
Nigeria aims to build on their impressive win over England as they pursue a semi-final spot in the tournament, while Colombia advances after narrowly defeating Poland.
