The Round of 16 in the FIFA U‑20 Women’s World Cup 2026 has wrapped up, with eight teams moving on to the quarter-finals: Korea Republic, Italy, Brazil, Spain, DPR Korea, Canada, Nigeria, and Colombia.
Softfootball has categorized the qualified nations by continent as follows:
- Europe: Italy, Spain
- Asia: Korea Republic, DPR Korea
- South America: Brazil, Colombia
- Concacaf: Canada
- Africa: Nigeria
Quarter‑Final Fixtures and How Each Team Qualified
Korea Republic vs Italy
- Date: Saturday, 19 September
- Stadium: Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec
- Time: 14:00
Korea Republic secured second place in Group C with four points and won against Argentina 1–0 in the Round of 16. Italy remained unbeaten in Group D, finishing first with seven points, advancing after a penalty shootout victory over China PR following a 1–1 tie.
Brazil vs Spain
- Date: Saturday, 19 September
- Stadium: Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec
- Time: 17:30
Brazil claimed victory in all three Group B matches and went on to defeat the USA in a penalty shootout after a 1–1 draw. Spain won all their games in Group F and proceeded by beating Portugal 2–0 in the Round of 16.
Nigeria vs Colombia
- Date: Sunday, 20 September
- Stadium: Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, Łódź
- Time: 14:00
Nigeria placed second in Group F with four points after a loss to Spain, a draw with China PR, and a commanding defeat of New Caledonia 10–1. They then secured a 3–0 win over England, marking their ninth appearance in the quarter-finals.
Colombia finished third in Group E with four points and progressed as one of the best third-placed teams, narrowly defeating hosts Poland 1–0 in the Round of 16.
DPR Korea vs Canada
- Date: Sunday, 20 September
- Stadium: Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, Łódź
- Time: 17:30
DPR Korea won all three matches in Group E and triumphed over Japan 2–0 in the Round of 16. As defending champions, they remain the only team yet to concede a goal, scoring 11 times without allowing any in four matches.
Canada secured a third-place finish in Group B with four points, advancing after defeating France 3–1 in the Round of 16.
