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U20 World Cup in Poland. Women's team participates for the first time

RTP Notícias13 September 2026 at 16:50

Portugal's Under-20 Women's Football Team participates for the first time in the World Cup of the category, which is being held in Poland. The Portuguese team is in the group stage and needs to beat Costa Rica on Sunday to advance in the competition.

The match against Costa Rica is decisive for Portugal's aspirations in the World Cup. A victory would guarantee progression to the next phase of the tournament.

This milestone represents a historic moment for Portuguese women's football, which sees its Under-20 team reach the final phase of a World Cup for the first time.

The competition is taking place in Poland, which is hosting this international under-20 tournament.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers, especially football fans, will be interested because this marks a historic first participation of Portugal's women's U20 team in a World Cup. The result of Sunday's match against Costa Rica will determine if the team progresses in the tournament, representing a milestone for women's football in the country.

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