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Women's U-20 World Cup: Portugal beats Costa Rica and reaches the round of 16
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Women's U-20 World Cup: Portugal beats Costa Rica and reaches the round of 16

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 18:59

Portugal qualified for the round of 16 of the women's U-20 World Cup after beating Costa Rica. This was Portugal's first victory in this competition, marking a historic moment for the Portuguese team.

The decisive match for progression to the next phase, allowing the Portuguese team to advance to the round of 16 of the tournament. The Portuguese team thus achieved the goal of staying in the competition after this important victory.

This result represents a significant milestone for Portuguese women's football in the under-20 category, demonstrating the team's progress in this international competition. Portugal will now face a new challenge in the next phase of the World Cup.

Why this matters

This result is significant for football fans in Portugal, as it represents the first historic advance of the women's under-20 team to the knockout phase of a World Cup. The achievement demonstrates the growth of Portuguese women's football on the international stage.

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