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Spain clinched the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup title on Sunday after defeating North Korea in a penalty shootout at Lodz, Poland. The final ended goalless after extra time, but Spain emerged victorious with a 4-3 win. The match featured two-time champions from both teams, with Spain claiming its first title in 2022 and North Korea securing the crown twice before that.
The tournament also saw several players who participated in the 2024 U17 Women’s World Cup final, where North Korea triumphed over Spain on penalties. This win adds to Spain’s impressive record in women’s football, with the nation having won two U17 World Cups, two U20 World Cups, and the senior World Cup title within the past decade.
Mirroring this success, Spain's men's team, coached by Luis de la Fuente, currently holds the world and European championships. Despite North Korea's impressive run, not conceding a single goal throughout the U20 Women’s World Cup, the Spaniards secured their second global title in women’s football.
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