China's U20 women's football team loses to Italy in a penalty shootout during the World Cup round of 16.
On September 16, 2026, China’s U20 women’s team drew 1-1 with Italy after 120 minutes in the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 in Sosnowiec, Poland, but lost 6-5 on penalties, eliminating them from the tournament. They advanced from the group stage with 4 points (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss) as group third, while Italy topped their group by defeating the United States and drawing with Japan.
Key facts
- 01Date: 2026-09-16, Round of 16, FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Sosnowiec, Poland
- 02Final result: 1-1 after extra time; Italy won 6-5 on penalties
- 03China goals: own goal by Italy's keeper on 73'; Italy goal: Apia at 34'
- 04China reaction: Li Chenyu missed the fifth penalty; team advances to penalties
- 05China group result: 1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 points; Italy top group after beating the USA and drawing with Japan
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