Falconets to face Spain, China in U-20 Women’s World Cup group stage

May 15, 2026

By Enitan Abdultawab

Nigeria’s Falconets have been drawn against Spain, China PR and New Caledonia in Group F of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place in Poland.

The official draw ceremony was conducted on Thursday in Łódź, one of the tournament’s host cities, confirming the group-stage opponents for the Nigerian side ahead of the competition billed for September 5 to 27.

The Falconets, one of Africa’s most successful teams in the history of the tournament, will now prepare for a difficult group campaign against European giants Spain, Asian representatives China PR, and Oceania side New Caledonia.