England U20s head coach discusses potential Uefa boycott ahead of World Cup
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:09 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
England U20s head coach Lydia Bedford said she is focused on preparations for the Under-20 Women's World Cup, scheduled for September 5-27, amid a potential Uefa boycott stemming from a dispute with Fifa. Bedford has been instructed by the Football Association to continue as planned despite the looming threat. Six European teams are expected to participate, with none currently withdrawing from the tournament. Bedford expressed pride in her team's recent performance, highlighting a 2-0 victory over Portugal in a warm-up match. The final squad will be announced next week.
- •Lydia Bedford is set to name her squad next week for the World Cup.
- •The Under-20 Women's World Cup runs from September 5 to 27.
- •Uefa has threatened to boycott Fifa competitions over ongoing disputes.
- •England recently beat Portugal U20s 2-0 in a friendly match.
- •None of the participating teams have indicated plans to withdraw from the tournament.
- 9:09 PMYahoo Sports — 'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat
- 9:09 PMBBC Sport — 'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat
"England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.
"England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 9:09 PM'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat
England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.
- BBC SportAug 13, 2026, 9:09 PM'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat
England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott over an ongoing row with Fifa.
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