Spain Wins U20 Women's World Cup After Penalty Shootout Victory Over North Korea

Spain defeated North Korea 4-3 in a penalty shootout to claim the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup title in Lodz, Poland.

Spain defeated defending champions North Korea 4-3 in a penalty shootout to win the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Lodz, Poland, on Sunday. Following a goalless draw through regulation and extra time, goalkeeper Laia López secured the victory by recording two saves during the shootout. The result marks Spain's second U20 title, having previously won the competition in 2022.

North Korea finished the tournament as the first team in history to avoid conceding a single goal during open play in a U20 Women's World Cup. The final served as a rematch of the 2024 U17 Women's World Cup final, where North Korea had previously beaten Spain on penalties.

This victory extends a period of international success for Spain, which has now secured two U17 World Cups, two U20 World Cups, and the senior Women's World Cup title within the last decade. According to ESPN, this dominance is mirrored by the Spanish men's national team, which currently holds both the World Cup and European Championship titles.