Infantino watches on as Spain wins FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup

Spain won its second U-20 Women’s World Cup title, beating defending champion North Korea. | Photo Credit: AP

Spain added to its burgeoning haul of global football titles after winning the Women’s Under-20 World Cup on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Laia López saved two penalties in a 4-3 shootout win over defending champion North Korea in the final.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino watched in Łódź, Poland as López saved spot kicks from Choe Yon-a and Pak Il-Sim in the shootout after the game had ended 0-0.

“I think it’s the happiest day of our lives,” Spain defender Silvia Cristobal said. “We’ve dreamed of being here and lifting this long-awaited trophy since we were little.”

Spain’s senior women’s and men’s teams are also the current holders of their respective World Cup titles.

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It is the second Women’s Under-20 World Cup title for Spain after winning in 2022.

Despite the shootout loss, North Korea became the first team not to concede a single goal at a Women’s Under-20 World Cup.

“All of our players were crying and that really broke my heart. So I tried to comfort them,” North Korea coach Han Chol-Hak said. “And as the head coach, I think that they all did their best. So I’m very proud of them.”

Colombia beat Italy 4-3 on penalties to win the bronze medal match.

Published on Sep 28, 2026

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