Portugal defeated Costa Rica in the under-20 women's World Cup and directly secured qualification for the round of 16. The Portuguese benefited from Colombia's defeat against North Korea, which allowed them to advance in the competition without needing to wait for other results. With this victory, the Navegadoras move on to the next phase of the tournament. Portugal's next challenge will be to face Spain in the round of 16.
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U-20 Women's World Cup: Portugal beats Costa Rica and reaches the 'round of 16'
Record13 September 2026 at 19:01
Why this matters
Portuguese readers follow the progress of their under-20 women's team, which after defeating Costa Rica guarantees a place in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The next match against Spain represents an Iberian derby that sparks particular interest among the Portuguese public. Colombia's elimination was decisive for Portugal to secure passage, changing the group's configuration.
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