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September 14, 2026

South Korea advances to U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16

South Korea beat Ecuador 3-2 in Poland on Saturday to secure a spot in the knockout rounds of the U-20 Women's World Cup. Substitutes Park Ju-ha and Kim Min-seo scored crucial goals in the second half after coach Park Youn-jung made attacking changes. The team finished second in Group C with 4 points and will face Argentina on September 16 for a quarterfinal berth.
Why It Matters
It's a chance to catch local pride in women's sports—the team's matches draw media attention and reflect Korea's growing investment in youth football development.
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