The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup is underway in Poland, running from September 5 to 27 with 24 of the world’s best youth national teams chasing the title. This page is your one-stop tracker: the full group breakdown, the United States schedule, the knockout bracket with every key date, how to watch in the US, and a free printable bracket you can fill in as the rounds play out.
Quick Facts
- Host: Poland (Katowice, Sosnowiec, Bielsko-Biala and Lodz)
- Dates: September 5 to 27, 2026
- Teams: 24, drawn into six groups of four
- Advancement: the top two in each group plus the four best third-place teams reach the Round of 16
- Final: September 27 at Stadion Miejski LKS in Lodz
- US TV and streaming: FOX, FS1 and FS2, with streaming on the FOX Sports app; Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Peacock
Group Stage: All Six Groups
| Group (host city) | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A (Katowice) | Poland, Argentina, Mexico, Benin |
| Group B (Bielsko-Biala) | Brazil, Canada, England, Tanzania |
| Group C (Sosnowiec) | France, Korea Republic, Ghana, Ecuador |
| Group D (Lodz) | USA, Japan, Italy, New Zealand |
| Group E (Lodz) | Korea DPR, Colombia, Portugal, Costa Rica |
| Group F (Sosnowiec) | Spain, Nigeria, China PR, New Caledonia |
The group stage runs September 5 to 13, with four matches a day across the four host cities. The top two teams in every group advance automatically, and the four best third-place finishers fill out the 16-team knockout bracket.
USA Schedule (Group D)
| Date | Match | Time (ET) | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 6 | USA vs Italy | 12:00 PM | Lodz |
| Sept 9 | USA vs Japan | 12:00 PM | Lodz |
| Sept 12 | USA vs New Zealand | 9:00 AM | Sosnowiec |
The US Under-20s are chasing a top-two finish in Group D to book a Round of 16 spot. A third-place finish can still advance if it ranks among the four best across all six groups.
Knockout Bracket and Key Dates
| Round | Dates |
|---|---|
| Round of 16 | September 16 to 17 |
| Quarterfinals | September 19 to 20 |
| Semifinals | September 23 |
| Third-place match | September 26 |
| Final | September 27 (Lodz) |
The exact Round of 16 matchups are set once the group stage wraps on September 13. Print the bracket below and pencil in the winners as each round goes final.
Printable U-20 Women’s World Cup Bracket
Download the free printable bracket and group tracker, fill it in as the tournament unfolds, and follow every round to the final in Lodz.
How to Watch in the US
In the United States, matches air across FOX, FS1 and FS2, with live streaming on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and streams on Peacock. All kickoff times on this page are listed in Eastern.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup?
It runs September 5 to 27, 2026 in Poland, across four host cities: Katowice, Sosnowiec, Bielsko-Biala and Lodz.
Who is the USA playing in the group stage?
The United States is in Group D with Japan, Italy and New Zealand, playing all three group matches in the opening week before the knockouts begin.
How do teams advance to the knockout round?
The top two teams in each of the six groups advance automatically, and the four best third-place finishers round out the 16-team knockout bracket.
When is the final?
The final is September 27, 2026 at Stadion Miejski LKS in Lodz, following the third-place match on September 26.
How can I watch in the US?
Matches air on FOX, FS1 and FS2 with streaming on the FOX Sports app. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Peacock.
Last updated: September 12, 2026.
