Spain U-20 coach Aznar targets winning start against Nigeria's Falconets today

Spain U-20 women's coach David Aznar says he wants a positive start to his side's 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup campaign as they face Nigeria's Falconets today at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland. The match kicks off at 5 pm Nigerian time. Spain, the 2018 champions, have called up several players who featured at the 2024 and 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cups, blending experience with youth. Aznar told FIFA.com that the team remains ambitious but will approach the tournament with humility, taking it one game at a time.

For Nigeria's Falconets, the opener is a crucial test against a side that has won the tournament before; a win would boost their chances of advancing from the group. Spanish fans will be watching to see if the new generation can replicate past success, while Nigerian supporters hope for an upset that could set the tone for their campaign.

Will Spain's pedigree and preparation give them the edge, or can Nigeria's Falconets pull off an upset to begin their World Cup journey on a high note?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/u-20-wwc-spain-coach-aznar-targets-positive-start-against-falconets/