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  "id": 10395039,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T07:52:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/spain-edge-dpr-korea-on-penalties-to-win-u-20-womens-world-cup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Spain claimed victory over defending champions DPR Korea in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup final, 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. The match ended in a stalemate, with neither team scoring during the 90 minutes or extra time. Spain increased their pressure after the break, with Pau Comendador forcing an excellent save from DPR Korea's goalkeeper Pak Ju-Gyong in the 78th minute. Korea's coach Han Chol-Hak expressed pride in his players despite the loss, noting that they all gave their best. Spain's victory marked their second U-20 Women’s World Cup title, following their success in 2022, and it came just a year after their senior men's team won the FIFA World Cup.",
  "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/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-28T07:48:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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."
}