Spain have been crowned champions of the U-20 Women's World Cup following a tense penalty shoot-out victory over North Korea. After a gruelling goalless draw over 120 minutes, the Spanish side held their nerve from the spot. This triumph cements Spain's absolute dominance in global football, adding to the recent unprecedented successes of their senior men's and women's teams.
Mauricio Pochettino has expressed deep regret over not intervening in the controversial appeal against Folarin Balogun’s red card at the World Cup. The USMNT boss admitted the resulting off-field noise shifted the squad's energy ahead of their devastating defeat to Belgium.
