U-20 Women's World Cup: Côte d'Ivoire just 180 minutes from the final stage

Africa 20 April 2026 at 20:01

Nafongo TRAORE

News Editor

The Côte d'Ivoire U-20 women's national team is playing for a ticket to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. In the fourth and final qualifying round, the Elephants face a crucial two-legged showdown against Benin on May 3 and 10.

The young Elephants are approaching the last bend in the qualifiers for the 2026 U-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. The first leg will be played on Saturday, May 3, 2026, at 17:00 at the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe. The return leg is set for Sunday, May 10, at 15:00 at Stade de Kégué in Lomé.

The stakes are crystal clear for both teams: clinch a spot in the final tournament, scheduled for September 5 to 27, 2026, in Poland.
The Ivorians reached this stage after overcoming Gambia, Morocco, and then DR Congo. Benin’s Amazons, who were given a bye in the first round, defeated Guinea and Egypt to book their place in this final qualifying round.