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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Italy, Spain Set for Semi-Final Clash

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and APC governorship candidate Senator Sharafadeen Alli have exchanged criticisms over the use of diesel-powered generators for streetlights and other infrastructure projects in the state.

By OYEBODE OLUWAFEMI EMMANUEL

2 min read 20 views Updated Oct 12, 2026

FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Italy, Spain Set for Semi-Final Clash

Italy and Spain will meet in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after both teams secured places in the last four of the competition.
Italy booked their semi-final spot with a 3-1 victory over Korea Republic in their quarter-final encounter on Saturday.
Karen Appiah scored twice for Italy, while Paola Fadda added the third goal as the European side progressed to the semi-finals.
Italy will now face Spain in the first semi-final scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź in Poland.
Spain also secured their place in the last four after defeating Brazil 1-0 in their quarter-final match.
The remaining semi-final pairing will be determined after the conclusion of Sunday's quarter-final matches.
Nigeria's Falconets are scheduled to face Colombia in one of the quarter-final fixtures on Sunday, September 20, with the match billed for the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź. 
The other quarter-final will see Korea DPR take on Canada.
The winners of Nigeria versus Colombia and Korea DPR versus Canada will meet in the second semi-final on Wednesday evening.
The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup is being hosted in Poland and features 24 teams.
The tournament began on September 5 and will run until September 27, when the final is scheduled to take place in Łódź.
The Falconets will be seeking to advance to the semi-finals as they continue their campaign for honours at the global youth tournament.

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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and APC governorship candidate Senator Sharafadeen Alli have exchanged criticisms over the use of diesel-powered generators for streetlights and other infrastructure projects in the state. FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Italy, Spain Set for Semi-Final ClashItaly and Spain will meet in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after both...

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  • Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and APC governorship candidate Senator Sharafadeen Alli have exchanged criticisms over the use of diesel-powered generators for streetlights and other infrastructure projects in the state.
  • FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Italy, Spain Set for Semi-Final ClashItaly and Spain will meet in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after both teams secured places in the last four of the competition.Italy booked their semi-final spot with a 3-1 victory over Korea Republic in their quarter-final encounter on Saturday.Karen Appiah scored twice for Italy, while Paola Fadda added the third goal as the European side progressed to the semi-finals.Italy will now face Spain in the first semi-final scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź in Poland.Spain also secured their place in the last four after defeating Brazil 1-0 in their quarter-final match.The remaining semi-final pairing will be determined after the conclusion of Sunday's quarter-final matches.Nigeria's Falconets are scheduled to face Colombia in one of the quarter-final fixtures on Sunday, September 20, with the match billed for the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź.
  • The other quarter-final will see Korea DPR take on Canada.The winners of Nigeria versus Colombia and Korea DPR versus Canada will meet in the second semi-final on Wednesday evening.The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup is being hosted in Poland and features 24 teams.The tournament began on September 5 and will run until September 27, when the final is scheduled to take place in Łódź.The Falconets will be seeking to advance to the semi-finals as they continue their campaign for honours at the global youth tournament.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and APC governorship candidate Senator Sharafadeen Alli have exchanged criticisms over the use of diesel-powered generators for streetlights and other infrastructure projects in the state. FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup: Italy, Spain Set for Semi-Final ClashItaly and Spain will meet in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after both...

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