Seth Mapoli
May 16, 2026U-20 Women’s World Cup: Tanzanite Queens drawn against Brazil, Canada and England
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Tanzanite Queens drawn against Brazil, Canada and England
The Tanzania U-20 women’s national team have discovered their opponents for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after the official draw placed the Tanzanite Queens in a challenging Group B alongside Brazil, Canada and England.
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The draw for the global tournament was conducted on May 15 in Łódź, Poland, with 24 nations divided into six groups ahead of the competition scheduled to run from September 5 to September 27, 2026.
Tanzania will head into the tournament as one of Africa’s representatives after making history by becoming the first East African nation to qualify for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
Despite being tournament debutants, Tanzanite Queens now face a major test against some of the strongest teams in women’s football. Brazil are considered among the favorites for the title due to their rich football history and consistent performances at youth level, while England and Canada also arrive with strong international experience.
The draw has already generated excitement among Tanzanian football fans, with many eager to see how the young squad will perform on the world stage against elite opposition.
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Hosts Poland were drawn in Group A together with Argentina, Mexico and Benin. Group C features France, Korea Republic, Ecuador and Ghana. In Group D, Japan will battle New Zealand, the United States and Italy.
Defending champions Korea DPR headline Group E alongside Portugal, Costa Rica and Colombia. Meanwhile, Group F includes former champions Spain, Nigeria, New Caledonia and China PR.
According to the tournament format, the top two teams from each group, together with the four best third-placed teams, will qualify for the knockout stage.
For Tanzanite Queens, the draw marks another important moment in their remarkable journey, as the team prepares to represent Tanzania and East Africa on the biggest stage in youth women’s football.