U-20 Women’s World Cup: Countries eliminated, qualified for Round of 16

The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland has entered the knockout-stage race, with several teams already securing their places in the Round of 16.
nSeven teams have so far qualified for the next round, while three teams have been eliminated from the tournament.
nTeams qualified for the Round of 16
nPoland
Argentina
Brazil
England
Italy
DPR Korea
Spain
Poland and Brazil finished top of their respective groups after winning all three matches, while Argentina and England advanced in second place.
nItaly, DPR Korea and Spain also secured their places after winning their opening two matches.
nTeams eliminated
nMexico
Benin
Tanzania
Mexico and Benin were eliminated after finishing third and fourth respectively in Group A.
nTanzania also exited the competition after losing all three of their Group B matches.
nTeams still in contention
nThe remaining teams are still battling for the available Round of 16 places.
nCanada, despite finishing third in Group B, can still qualify as one of the four best third-placed teams.
nIn Group F, Nigeria also remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage after collecting one point from their opening two matches.
nNo team from Groups C, E or F, apart from the already-qualified DPR Korea and Spain, has been eliminated at this stage.
nThe final Round of 16 line-up will be determined after the remaining group-stage matches are completed.
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