Canada starts 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup run with a draw

The North Americans earned one point in Group B.

BIELSKO-BIALA, Poland – The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup continued its action on Saturday with Canada and England playing to a 1-1 draw in Group B at Bielsko-Biala Stadium in Bielsko-Biala, Poland.

After a scoreless first half, Canada opened the scoring in the 52’ when Annabelle Chukwu used nifty footwork to get past a defender and then fired in a left-footed shot.

England notched a late equalizer in the 89’ as Rachel Maltby converted from the penalty spot to split the points.

Canada will continue its 2026 U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign in Group B on Tuesday, September 8th against Brazil at Bielsko-Biala Stadium.

Post-Match Data

• Canada remain unbeaten against England in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup (W1 D1); they previously defeated them 6-2 in the 2002 quarter-finals, a tournament in which Canada finished as runners-up.
• Canada's Annabelle Chukwu opened the scoring against England after coming off the bench; she's the first player across the last four editions of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup to score as a substitute in two different tournaments, having also done so against France in 2024.
• Canada's Kaylee Hunter recorded the most attempts (6) and joint-most duels won (8) in today's match; she's the first Canadian player to reach at least nine attempts and eight duels won in a single game across the last four editions of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.