RismadarVoice Reporters
September 14, 2026
Nigeria’s Falconets have been drawn against England in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The knockout-stage pairing was confirmed after the completion of the group-stage matches on Sunday.
Nigeria advanced to the last 16 impressively, thrashing New Caledonia 10-1 in their final Group F match.
The emphatic victory earned the Falconets four points and a second-place finish in the group, securing their passage to the knockout stage.
England now stands between Nigeria and a place in the quarter-finals, with both teams scheduled to meet on Thursday.
Four Round of 16 matches will be played on Wednesday, while the remaining four fixtures, including Nigeria’s clash with England, are scheduled for Thursday.
2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup — Round of 16
Wednesday
Brazil vs United States
Argentina vs Korea Republic
Italy vs China
Spain vs Portugal
Thursday
Nigeria vs England
France vs Canada
Japan vs North Korea
Poland vs Colombia
The Falconets will be aiming to maintain their momentum from the group stage and secure a place in the quarter-finals with victory over England.
