Women’s U-20 Championship begins with Group B action | OneFootball

MIAMI – The 2025 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Championship kicks off on Thursday with the opening encounters in Group B at Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Each participating nation will strive to finish among the top two in their respective groups to advance to the Knockout Stage. Additionally, the four semifinalists will clinch a berth in the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

Canada vs. Panama

Canada and Panama will each seek their first three points of the campaign and build on their undefeated runs in the 2025 Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers.

The Canadians featured the highest scoring offense during the qualifiers. Kierra Blundell, Annabelle Chukwu, and Kaylee Hunter will be among the players to watch for The Canucks.

Panama also featured a potent offense in the qualifiers with the likes of Shaday Mow, and Alison Onodera leading the charge for Las Canaleras.

Mexico vs. Nicaragua

Defending champions Mexico will meet Nicaragua in the second matchup of the day.

Champions of the 2023 edition, Mexico will be out in search of its third title. Alice Soto, the Golden Ball winner in the last tournament, returns for another edition along with game changer Montserrat Saldívar.

Nicaragua will seek to build on its strong showing in the qualifiers, outlasting Jamaica to win its group on goal difference, thanks in part to a spectacular tournament from Adriana Munguia.