Poland and Argentina to launch Women’s U20 World Cup in Katowice

Poland will face Argentina in the opening match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with the tournament beginning at 13:00 GMT at Arena Katowice.

The Group A fixture will officially start the international competition for both teams, with Poland opening their home tournament against Argentina’s Albiceleste.

Supporters wanting to follow the match live will be able to watch it through FIFA+, the official digital platform of FIFA. Coverage will be available online at no cost, giving Polish viewers and Argentina supporters around the world access to the full match.

The fixture represents the first opportunity to see the tournament in action, as Poland begin their campaign on home soil. The match at Arena Katowice will also provide the opening stage for both sides to begin their challenge in Group A.

FIFA+ will carry the live coverage from the start of the game, allowing viewers to follow the opening moments of the competition as they happen. The platform is the designated official online outlet for supporters looking to watch Poland v Argentina.

Fans of women’s football will also be able to follow the meeting in real time viaKooraZoneOnline.

The 13:00 GMT kick-off means the match will serve as the first competitive encounter of the Women’s U20 World Cup, with the two teams taking centre stage in Katowice. Poland’s involvement gives the host nation an immediate presence in the tournament’s opening fixture, while Argentina begin their campaign with the task of facing the hosts.

With the match scheduled for Saturday, both national teams will provide the first action of the international event. Supporters following the competition online can use FIFA+ to access the complete broadcast free of charge, while viaKooraZoneOnline will offer another way for women’s football audiences to monitor the game live.

The meeting is therefore the first confirmed match of the tournament and the opening contest in Group A. It will take place at Arena Katowice, with the action due to begin at 13:00 GMT on 5 September 2026.