Ghana, Nigeria, Benin and Tanzania learn U20 Women’s World Cup path on Friday

Africa’s four representatives for the upcoming FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup are set to discover their group-stage opponents during the official final draw this Friday, May 15, 2026.

The high-stakes event will take place in the host city of Łódź, Poland, and will be streamed live globally across FIFA+, YouTube, and TikTok, mapping out the initial path to glory for the continent’s elite youth squads.

Following an intense final round of CAF qualifiers, the African contingent features a blend of powerhouse mainstays and eager tournament debutants.

Heavyweights Ghana and Nigeria both secured their tickets through hard-fought victories. Ghana’s Black Princesses clinched their eighth consecutive tournament appearance by holding off Uganda 3-2 on aggregate.

Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Super Falconets maintained their flawless qualification record, edging past a resilient Malawi side with an identical 3-2 aggregate scoreline.

History will also be made in Poland as Benin and Tanzania celebrate historic maiden qualifications. Benin secured their first-ever ticket to any FIFA World Cup tournament after a stellar qualifying campaign.

They are joined by Tanzania, who advanced to their debut World Cup on the away-goals rule following a tense, nerve-wracking 3-3 aggregate finish against Cameroon. Both newcomers look to cause major upsets on the global stage.

The final tournament in Poland represents a new era, expanding to 24 teams split into six groups of four.

The global showpiece will run from September 5 to September 27, 2026, across four Polish cities: Łódź, Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, and Sosnowiec. Friday’s draw will establish the exact groups, kicking off the final phase of intense preparation for Africa’s rising football stars.