{
  "id": 10394262,
  "title": "Spain edge DPR Korea on penalties to win U-20 Women’s World Cup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/spain-edge-dpr-korea-on-penalties-to-win-u-20-womens-world-cup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:48:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/spain-edge-dpr-korea-on-penalties-to-win-u-20-womens-world-cup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spain secured victory over defending champions DPR Korea in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final by winning 4-3 on penalties after a goalless draw. Spain's goalkeeper Laia Lopez played a crucial role in the shootout, saving penalties from Choe Yon-A and Pak Il-Sim, securing the title for her team and marking Spain's second U-20 Women’s World Cup win. The final remained goalless until the 78th minute when Spain's Pau Comendador forced an excellent save from DPR Korea's Pak Ju-Gyong. Spain's Marisa Garcia also threatened the DPR Korea goalkeeper, but Pak managed to make two saves. The win marked the second successive global title for Spain, following their success in the 2022 tournament. Spain coach David Aznar expressed his happiness with his players, stating that the victory completed a beautiful cycle for them.",
  "summary": "Spain defeated defending champions DPR Korea 4-3 on penalties to win the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final in Poland after a goalless draw. Read More: https://punchng.com/spain-edge-dpr-korea-on-penalties-to-win-u-20-womens-world-cup/",
  "key_points": [
    "Spain defeats DPR Korea 4-3 on penalties in U-20 Women’s World Cup final",
    "Spain's goalkeeper Laia Lopez saves key penalties in shootout",
    "Spain secures second consecutive U-20 Women’s World Cup title"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Spain edge DPR Korea on penalties to win U-20 Women’s World Cup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/spain-edge-dpr-korea-on-penalties-to-win-u-20-womens-world-cup-10395039",
        "published": "2026-09-28T07:52:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cristina Librán crowned U20 World Champion with Spain!",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/cristina-libran-crowned-u20-world-champion-with-spain",
        "published": "2026-09-28T08:51:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}