FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Losing start for Tanzania in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Tanzania have made a losing start at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2026 in Poland.
The Tanzanite Queens suffered a 4-1 Group B defeat to Brazil in a match played on Saturday at the Bielsko-Biala Stadium.
Thaynara Cristina Vieira Neres gave Brazil the lead after 14 minutes, but Winfrida Hurbert Garald leveled matters from a penalty after 39 minutes for the Tanzanite Queens.
Tanzania tried to contain the Brazil team, but failed to hold the midfield as the opponents attacked in numbers. Evelin Nascimento netted a brace, while a Maria Vitoria Sales also had her name on the score sheet.
Bakari Nyundo Shime, the Tanzania head coach said after defeat in the opening match, they must now come back strongly in their second match against England on September 8th.
The England team settled for a 1-1 draw against Canada in another Group B played on Saturday. The 24 teams FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup that started today will climax on September 27th, 2026.
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