ŁÓDŹ, Poland — Matchday 3 of the group stage continued on Saturday at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with France, Italy, Japan, the United States and South Korea all securing knockout-stage places.
Saturday, 12 September — Results
| Group | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| D | Italy 1-1 Japan | Stadion Miejski ŁKS, Łódź |
| D | New Zealand 0-9 United States | Arena Sosnowiec |
| C | Ghana 0-4 France | Arena Sosnowiec |
| C | Korea Republic 3-2 Ecuador | Stadion Miejski ŁKS, Łódź |
Italy finished top of Group D on seven points. Japan took second on five. The United States recovered from a slow start with a 9-0 win over New Zealand and finished third on four points, enough to advance as one of the best third-placed teams. Natsumi Tago equalised for Japan in the 80th minute after Italy had led.
France topped Group C with a 4-0 win over Ghana. South Korea beat Ecuador 3-2 to take second place.
Hosts Poland and Brazil had already completed their groups on Friday with maximum points.
Sunday, 13 September — Fixtures (WAT)
| Time (WAT) | Group | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | F | Nigeria vs New Caledonia | Stadion Miejski ŁKS, Łódź |
| 14:00 | F | China PR vs Spain | Arena Sosnowiec |
| 17:00 | E | Colombia vs Korea DPR | Stadion Miejski ŁKS, Łódź |
| 17:00 | E | Portugal vs Costa Rica | Arena Sosnowiec |
Nigeria’s Falconets face New Caledonia after a 2-0 opening loss to Spain and a 0-0 draw with China. Spain and China meet in the other Group F game, with first place and a last-16 path at stake.
In Group E, Korea DPR are already through. Colombia, Portugal and Costa Rica play for the remaining places.
The round of 16 begins on 16 September. The final is scheduled for 27 September in Łódź.
