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Two one-sided semifinals gave us a clear U20 Women’s World Cup Team of the Week. Spain U20 topped Italy U20 2-0, while North Korea U20 beat Colombia U20 3-0 to set up a heavyweight final. With both games controlled from front to back, a 3-4-3 felt like the right fit for this week’s best performers.
Our picks lean on goals, assists and saves first, then the work that makes those moments possible. All stats and Sofascore Ratings come from the semifinals, and you can follow the full knockout bracket on Sofascore’s U-20 Women’s World Championship page.
Semifinal numbers that shaped this 3-4-3
Spain U20 controlled long stretches against Italy, and North Korea U20 did the same to Colombia, which is why the Team of the Week tilts toward those two finalists. Between them, they scored five and kept two clean sheets, which is a good way to fill a lineup. Passing quality was a theme too, especially from the back and the wide areas, where accuracy turned defense into quick attacks. The pressing numbers also stood out, with multiple attackers winning double-digit duels and piling up recoveries high up the pitch.
We used match-defining metrics first, then added context with ball recoveries, duel wins and passing completion. The Sofascore Rating supports the eye test rather than replacing it, but it helps explain why several names were locks this week. If you like tidy passing maps and hard numbers, these semifinals were your kind of data set.
Safe hands and a calm back three
Laia López was spotless in Spain’s 2-0 win. The goalkeeper made 2 saves, including 1 from inside the box, and finished with a clean sheet. Her distribution kept Spain on the front foot, completing 54 of 54 passes and 5 of 5 long balls, a neat platform for building out from the back. That blend of shot-stopping and security on the ball earned her a Sofascore Rating of 7.7.
In front of her, Silvia Cristóbal Fernández stacked defensive wins and clean distribution for an 8.0 Sofascore Rating. She won 7 of 8 duels, made 5 clearances and 11 ball recoveries, and hit 72 of 83 passes with 6 accurate long balls. Aïcha Cámara kept things just as tidy, completing 91 of 94 passes with 12 recoveries and 2 interceptions, good for a 7.5. North Korea’s Pok Yong Jong rounded out the back line with a monster 21 recoveries, 7 of 8 aerials won, and 9 duels won, plus 79 of 87 passes for a 7.6. That is what calm looks like under pressure.
Midfield control with a creator-in-chief
This week’s midfield belongs to Il Chong Jon, who put on a delivery clinic in North Korea’s 3-0 win. The midfielder produced 2 assists, 6 key passes and 12 crosses with 6 accurate, and created one big chance. She also won 12 duels and completed 40 of 51 passes. It all added up to a standout Sofascore Rating of 9.3, and you can dive into her full page on Sofascore here: Il Chong Jon.
Alongside her, Un Hyang Ro added thrust and control in 73 minutes. She hit 54 of 64 passes, fired 3 shots on target and created 2 key passes, plus 10 ball recoveries for a 7.7. Ryu Gyong So supplied the scoring touch from midfield with 1 goal from 2 shots, an xG of 0.35, 43 of 48 passes completed and 6 recoveries, which earned a 7.5. Together, they tilted territory and tempo in North Korea’s favor.
Front line that presses and punishes
Spain’s Paula Comendador led the way with end product and service. She scored once from 5 shots with 3 on target, posted 0.41 xG and delivered 3 of 4 accurate crosses, adding 2 key passes and 26 of 31 completed passes for an 8.0. Daniela Agote mixed chance creation with volume. She registered 1 assist, took 5 shots with 2 on target, recorded 0.87 xG and 0.30 xA, made 3 key passes and hit 2 of 6 crosses. She also won 14 duels and 10 of 11 ground contests, closing at a 7.7.
On the other side, Pak Ok-I was direct and decisive. She scored 1 goal from 4 shots with 2 on target, posted 0.96 xG and chipped in 18 of 23 completed passes on her way to an 8.0. Ryu Mi Kang did tons of thankless work that mattered. She logged 10 ball recoveries, 3 interceptions, 12 duels won and 2 key passes while completing 26 of 32 passes for a 7.4. That mix of finishing, supply and pressing explains why both finalists dominated the attacking slots.
What it tells us about the final
Spain U20 bring control and width, built on secure passing from the back and sharp end product up front. North Korea U20 arrive with a midfield that can create in volume and a front line that turns pressure into chances quickly. When both teams are this comfortable on the ball, small margins in the box usually decide it.
Track the title match live on Sofascore, with momentum, player pages and every Sofascore Rating updated in real time. Follow the knockout route and all match centers here on the U-20 Women’s World Championship hub.
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25 Sept 2026Türkiye 0-1 France: Mbappé scores, Güler shines in a tight Nations League opener
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Two one-sided semifinals gave us a clear U20 Women’s World Cup Team of the Week. Spain U20 topped Italy U20 2-0, while North Korea U20 beat Colombia U20 3-0 to set up a heavyweight final. With both games controlled from front to back, a 3-4-3 felt like the right fit for this week’s best performers.
Our picks lean on goals, assists and saves first, then the work that makes those moments possible. All stats and Sofascore Ratings come from the semifinals, and you can follow the full knockout bracket on Sofascore’s U-20 Women’s World Championship page.
Semifinal numbers that shaped this 3-4-3
Spain U20 controlled long stretches against Italy, and North Korea U20 did the same to Colombia, which is why the Team of the Week tilts toward those two finalists. Between them, they scored five and kept two clean sheets, which is a good way to fill a lineup. Passing quality was a theme too, especially from the back and the wide areas, where accuracy turned defense into quick attacks. The pressing numbers also stood out, with multiple attackers winning double-digit duels and piling up recoveries high up the pitch.
We used match-defining metrics first, then added context with ball recoveries, duel wins and passing completion. The Sofascore Rating supports the eye test rather than replacing it, but it helps explain why several names were locks this week. If you like tidy passing maps and hard numbers, these semifinals were your kind of data set.
Safe hands and a calm back three
Laia López was spotless in Spain’s 2-0 win. The goalkeeper made 2 saves, including 1 from inside the box, and finished with a clean sheet. Her distribution kept Spain on the front foot, completing 54 of 54 passes and 5 of 5 long balls, a neat platform for building out from the back. That blend of shot-stopping and security on the ball earned her a Sofascore Rating of 7.7.
In front of her, Silvia Cristóbal Fernández stacked defensive wins and clean distribution for an 8.0 Sofascore Rating. She won 7 of 8 duels, made 5 clearances and 11 ball recoveries, and hit 72 of 83 passes with 6 accurate long balls. Aïcha Cámara kept things just as tidy, completing 91 of 94 passes with 12 recoveries and 2 interceptions, good for a 7.5. North Korea’s Pok Yong Jong rounded out the back line with a monster 21 recoveries, 7 of 8 aerials won, and 9 duels won, plus 79 of 87 passes for a 7.6. That is what calm looks like under pressure.
Midfield control with a creator-in-chief
This week’s midfield belongs to Il Chong Jon, who put on a delivery clinic in North Korea’s 3-0 win. The midfielder produced 2 assists, 6 key passes and 12 crosses with 6 accurate, and created one big chance. She also won 12 duels and completed 40 of 51 passes. It all added up to a standout Sofascore Rating of 9.3, and you can dive into her full page on Sofascore here: Il Chong Jon.
Alongside her, Un Hyang Ro added thrust and control in 73 minutes. She hit 54 of 64 passes, fired 3 shots on target and created 2 key passes, plus 10 ball recoveries for a 7.7. Ryu Gyong So supplied the scoring touch from midfield with 1 goal from 2 shots, an xG of 0.35, 43 of 48 passes completed and 6 recoveries, which earned a 7.5. Together, they tilted territory and tempo in North Korea’s favor.
Front line that presses and punishes
Spain’s Paula Comendador led the way with end product and service. She scored once from 5 shots with 3 on target, posted 0.41 xG and delivered 3 of 4 accurate crosses, adding 2 key passes and 26 of 31 completed passes for an 8.0. Daniela Agote mixed chance creation with volume. She registered 1 assist, took 5 shots with 2 on target, recorded 0.87 xG and 0.30 xA, made 3 key passes and hit 2 of 6 crosses. She also won 14 duels and 10 of 11 ground contests, closing at a 7.7.
On the other side, Pak Ok-I was direct and decisive. She scored 1 goal from 4 shots with 2 on target, posted 0.96 xG and chipped in 18 of 23 completed passes on her way to an 8.0. Ryu Mi Kang did tons of thankless work that mattered. She logged 10 ball recoveries, 3 interceptions, 12 duels won and 2 key passes while completing 26 of 32 passes for a 7.4. That mix of finishing, supply and pressing explains why both finalists dominated the attacking slots.
What it tells us about the final
Spain U20 bring control and width, built on secure passing from the back and sharp end product up front. North Korea U20 arrive with a midfield that can create in volume and a front line that turns pressure into chances quickly. When both teams are this comfortable on the ball, small margins in the box usually decide it.
Track the title match live on Sofascore, with momentum, player pages and every Sofascore Rating updated in real time. Follow the knockout route and all match centers here on the U-20 Women’s World Championship hub.