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

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 20:01

The Portuguese under-20 women's football team beat Costa Rica and secured qualification for the round of 16 of the category's World Cup. The Portuguese team, known as the Navegadoras, advanced in the competition thanks to this positive result.

Portugal's passage to the round of 16 was confirmed after Colombia's defeat against North Korea. This result favored the Portuguese players, who benefited from the Colombians' loss to secure the playoff spot.

In the next phase, Portugal will face Spain in a match that promises to be balanced between the two Iberian teams. The round of 16 encounter will be another important test for the young Portuguese team in the tournament.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers, especially football fans, are now following the national team's journey in the tournament. Qualification was confirmed not only by their own victory, but also by the result of another match, which adds an element of anticipation to the upcoming games. The match against Spain represents a significant test for the Portuguese team.

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