Poland unveils cities and branding for 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup

 

FIFA have announced the host cities and unveiled the official branding for the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, starting the countdown to kick-off in 12 months’ time.

The cities of Bielsko-Biała, Katowice, Łódź and Sosnowiec were announced during a special ceremony in Chorzów on Saturday, at which the Official Brand was also revealed – said to celebrate the growth of women’s football and emergence of future stars of the female game.

The event was attended by representatives from local authorities and FIFA, who reaffirmed their commitment to continue close liaison to ensure that the event meets the “highest standards of quality that the players and fans deserve”.

Fans can also now register their interest in securing tickets on FIFA’s website, though they are currently not available to actually purchase.

“Women’s football is on an extraordinary growth curve, and competitions like the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup are vital accelerators for our sport,” said FIFA’s chief football officer Jill Ellis.

“Youth World Cups are where tomorrow’s stars first step onto the global stage – they inspire, they showcase their talent, and they begin to write their stories. In 2026, when Poland hosts the U-20 Women’s World Cup, the world will discover a new generation of players who will define the future of our sport.”

Speaking about the announcement of the Host Cities and the unveiling of the Official Brand, the Tournament Chief Officer from the Local Organising Committee for the competition, Marek Doliński, said: “These are significant milestones on the road to what will be a truly special tournament. It’s a privilege for our nation to host another FIFA event, having welcomed the U-20 World Cup as recently as 2019.

“We look forward to showcasing the world’s best young female players and delivering a competition that’ll inspire fans across Poland and beyond.”