Spain women’s U20 team wins World Cup after penalty shootout

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Spain women’s U20 team wins World Cup after penalty shootout
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Spain’s women’s Under-20 team won the World Cup by defeating North Korea 4-3 in penalties following a 0-0 draw in regular time. Goalkeeper Laia López played a crucial role, saving two penalty kicks during the shootout. The victory highlights Spain's growing prominence in women's football. Meanwhile, the Manchester City trial has led to renewed interest in the Negreira Case in Spain, addressing inconsistencies in administrative sanctions between leagues. In other news, Portugal's João Félix scored twice in recent Nations League matches, while Germany suffered a 1-0 loss to Greece, raising concerns about their squad's performance.

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  • •Spain's women’s U20 team wins the World Cup against North Korea.
  • •Goalkeeper Laia López saves two penalties during the shootout.
  • •Manchester City trial prompts discussion about the Negreira Case in Spain.
  • •João Félix scores two goals for Portugal in Nations League matches.
  • •Germany loses 1-0 to Greece, raising concerns about team performance.
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Under-20 World QueensSpain’s women’s Under-20 team claimed the world crown after beating North Korea in a dramatic penalty shootout (4-3) following a 0-0 draw in regulation time. Goalkeeper Laia L...

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