Brazil and Spain meet on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Sosnowiec, Poland. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. in mainland Spain and Poland, or 1:30 p.m. in Brasilia. In Spain, the RFEF has confirmed live coverage on Teledeporte and RTVE Play. In Brazil, the match will be shown on SporTV and CazeTV.
Brazil vs Spain: kickoff time and how to watch
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 19, 2026 |
| Time in Spain and Poland | 6:30 p.m. |
| Brasilia time | 1:30 p.m. |
| Venue | Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec, Poland |
| Broadcast in Spain | Teledeporte and RTVE Play |
| Broadcast in Brazil | SporTV and CazeTV |
| Round | Quarterfinal, single match |
The viewing information for Spain was published by the Royal Spanish Football Federation. For viewers in Brazil, SporTV and CazeTV were also listed by ge.
What is at stake in the quarterfinal
The match decides a place in the semifinal. The winner will face the winner of South Korea vs Italy, also scheduled for Saturday. Because this is a single elimination match, a draw after 90 minutes leads to extra time. If the score remains level, the semifinalist will be decided on penalties.
For Spain, victory would keep alive the defense of the title won in 2022. Spain also finished runner-up in 2018 and enters this edition with a chance to reach another semifinal. For Brazil, qualification would extend the pursuit of a first world title at this age level.
How Spain reached the quarterfinals
David Aznar's team has won all four matches so far and enters the quarterfinal with 18 goals scored and only one conceded. Spain topped Group F after beating Nigeria 2-0, New Caledonia 11-0 and China 3-1. In the round of 16, it eliminated Portugal 2-0.
The 11-0 win over New Caledonia was Spain's biggest result of the tournament and helped the team finish the group stage with the best goal difference among the 24 participants. The RFEF highlighted the team's collective performance, attacking output and ability to control matches through possession and ball circulation.
Against Portugal, Spain scored early and protected the lead before adding a second goal after halftime. The 2-0 result preserved a perfect record and raised the total to 18 goals in four matches. The RFEF match report recorded Marisa Garcia as the scorer of the opener, followed by an own goal from Nair Pina.
How Brazil reached this match
Brazil also went unbeaten through the group stage and won all three matches: 4-1 against Tanzania, 3-0 against Canada and 2-1 over England. Camilla Orlando's team finished first in Group B with nine points.
The round of 16 was much tighter. Brazil and the United States drew 1-1 in regulation and remained level after extra time. Brazil converted all five penalties to win the shootout 5-4, while goalkeeper Thais Lima saved the first US attempt. The full account is available from the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Across the group stage and round of 16, Brazil has scored ten goals and conceded three. The biggest contrast with Spain is the previous round: Spain beat Portugal in regulation, while Brazil needed 120 minutes and a penalty shootout to get past the United States.
The numbers before Brazil vs Spain
| Team | Matches | Wins in match play | Goals scored | Goals conceded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 4 | 4 | 18 | 1 |
| Brazil | 4 | 3 | 10 | 3 |
The figures show two unbeaten teams with different experiences in the first knockout round. Spain arrives with the higher scoring output and the better defensive record. Brazil, meanwhile, has already survived a high-pressure elimination match and was flawless from the penalty spot against the United States.
Have Brazil and Spain met before at the U-20 World Cup?
Yes. According to the RFEF, there has been only one previous meeting between the two teams at this level. It came in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Costa Rica and ended 0-0. Brazil went on to win bronze, while Spain claimed its first U-20 world title.
The 2026 meeting carries greater immediate weight because it is a knockout match. Spain is trying to continue its title defense, while Brazil is looking to turn an unbeaten campaign into a place among the final four. From 6:30 p.m. in Spain, there is no group table to manage: the result decides who stays in the tournament.
