{
  "id": 2418945,
  "title": "Hunter, Hernandez Gray highlight Canada’s roster for U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/hunter-hernandez-gray-highlight-canadas-roster-for-u-20-womens-world",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T19:03:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/08/21/hunter-hernandez-gray-highlight-canadas-roster-for-u-20-womens-world-cup-in-poland"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Canada's head coach Cindy Tye has announced her roster for the upcoming under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland. The 21-player squad comprises goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, with six alternates joining to prepare for the tournament. The matches will take place from September 5th to 27th, with Group B matches against England, Brazil, and Tanzania. Tye emphasized the confidence boost from winning the CONCACAF championship but stressed the need for the team to face top-tier opponents in the World Cup. The team will train in Lublin, Poland, beginning August 23rd, followed by a closed-door game against Spain on August 31st. Canada is one of 24 nations competing in the U-20 World Cup.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Canada's U-20 Women's World Cup roster announced with 21 players",
    "Matches against England, Brazil, Tanzania from September 5th to 27th",
    "Training in Lublin, Poland starts August 23rd"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}