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

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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.

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Seven teams have so far qualified for the next round, while three teams have been eliminated from the tournament.

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Teams qualified for the Round of 16

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Poland
Argentina
Brazil
England
Italy
DPR Korea
Spain

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Poland and Brazil finished top of their respective groups after winning all three matches, while Argentina and England advanced in second place.

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Italy, DPR Korea and Spain also secured their places after winning their opening two matches.

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Teams eliminated

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Mexico
Benin
Tanzania

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Mexico and Benin were eliminated after finishing third and fourth respectively in Group A.

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Tanzania also exited the competition after losing all three of their Group B matches.

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Teams still in contention

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The remaining teams are still battling for the available Round of 16 places.

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Canada, despite finishing third in Group B, can still qualify as one of the four best third-placed teams.

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In Group F, Nigeria also remain in contention for a place in the knockout stage after collecting one point from their opening two matches.

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No team from Groups C, E or F, apart from the already-qualified DPR Korea and Spain, has been eliminated at this stage.

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The final Round of 16 line-up will be determined after the remaining group-stage matches are completed.

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