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Thaís Lima discusses youth-senior team integration ahead of U-20 World Cup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:52 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Thaís Lima discusses youth-senior team integration ahead of U-20 World Cup

Summary

Goalkeeper Thaís Lima prepares to represent Brazil at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup from September 5 to 27 in Poland. Having previously joined the senior women’s national team, she emphasizes the importance of collaboration between youth and senior players. Lima believes her experience with top competitors will benefit her U-20 teammates as they aim to succeed in the tournament. Brazil's first matches will be against Tanzania, Canada, and England in Bielsko-Biała.

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By the Numbers

•Thaís Lima has six call-ups to Brazil's youth and senior national teams.
•The U-20 World Cup will take place in Kraków, Poland.
•Brazil's first match is set for September 5 against Tanzania.
•Lima shares insights from her experiences with the senior team to aid her U-20 teammates.
•She previously represented Portugal at youth levels before choosing Brazil.

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4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Ahead of the Under-20 World Cup, Thaís Lima highlights youth-senior links

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Called up to represent Brazil at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, goalkeeper Thaís Lima heads into the tournament also carrying the experience of already having been part of the senior women’s na...
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