FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026: Nigeria Face Colombia in Quarter-Final as Full Last-Eight Fixtures Emerge
Nigeria’s Falconets will face Colombia in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after the South Americans edged hosts Poland in a dramatic Round of 16 encounter.
The quarter-final meeting is now confirmed for Sunday, September 20, at 2:00pm WAT at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź in Łódź, with a place in the semi-finals at stake.
The official tournament details are available on FIFA.com – FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026.
Nigeria secured its place in the last eight in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside England 3-0 in the Round of 16 on Thursday.
Tosin Rafiu set the Falconets on their way in the eighth minute with a superb individual effort before Seimeyeha Janet Akekoromowei doubled the advantage shortly after half-time.
Mary Mamudu completed the scoring in the 73rd minute to cap a commanding performance from Moses Aduku’s side.
The result was also built on a crucial defensive contribution from goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma, who produced a decisive save from England forward Princess Ademiluyi before denying Rachel Maltby from the penalty spot.
Nigeria’s victory was widely recognised as one of the standout performances of the Round of 16, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) also highlighting the Falconets’ attacking efficiency and defensive resilience.
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Colombia Break Poland’s Hearts
Colombia booked its place in the quarter-finals by defeating hosts Poland 1-0 in Bielsko-Biała.
The decisive moment came late in the contest when a Colombian attack resulted in a Poland own goal, sending Colombia through and ending the hosts’ campaign.
Poland had created opportunities to take the lead, including two efforts that were cleared off the line, but Colombia held firm before securing the breakthrough in the closing stages.
The result means Colombia advances to a third consecutive quarter-final at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. FIFA’s official tournament report confirmed the South Americans’ progression after the late own goal.
Colombia will now turn its attention to Nigeria, with both sides one victory away from the semi-finals.
Nigeria vs Colombia: Quarter-Final Details
Nigeria vs Colombia
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026
Time: 2:00pm WAT
Venue: Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź, Łódź, Poland
Stage: FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final
The encounter represents another significant test for the Falconets, who have now negotiated England after a group-stage campaign that included a 10-1 victory over New Caledonia.
Nigeria will also be looking to build on its growing attacking threat, having scored three goals against England after finding the net ten times in its final group fixture.
Full FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final Fixtures
The remaining eight teams will battle for four semi-final places across September 19 and 20.
| Quarter-final | Date | Time (WAT) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea vs Italy | Saturday, Sept. 19 | 2:00pm | Arena Sosnowiec |
| Brazil vs Spain | Saturday, Sept. 19 | 5:30pm | Arena Sosnowiec |
| Nigeria vs Colombia | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 2:00pm | Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź |
| DPR Korea vs Canada | Sunday, Sept. 20 | 5:30pm | Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź |
The official FIFA tournament information confirms the quarter-final stage following the completion of the Round of 16.
Falconets’ Road to the Quarter-Finals
Nigeria began its Poland 2026 campaign with a defeat to Spain before playing out a goalless draw against China.
The Falconets responded emphatically in their final group match, dismantling New Caledonia 10-1 to secure passage into the knockout stage.
They then produced perhaps their most complete performance of the tournament against England, recording a 3-0 victory while keeping another clean sheet.
Now, Colombia stands between Nigeria and a place in the final four.
For Moses Aduku and his players, the equation is straightforward: victory in Łódź means a semi-final place and another step towards Nigeria’s long-standing ambition of finally claiming the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup title.
The quarter-final clash promises to be a meeting between two sides that have already demonstrated resilience in the knockout phase, with Nigeria arriving after a convincing victory over England and Colombia advancing through a dramatic late moment against the host nation.
Nigeria vs Colombia kicks off at 2:00pm WAT on Sunday, September 20, with a semi-final place at stake.
