Poland and Argentina have confirmed their starting line-ups for the opening match of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with the two sides meeting at Arena Katowice on Saturday, 5 September at 13:00 GMT.
The match is the first fixture in Group A, and the published team sheets provide the clearest indication yet of the tactical approach each coach will take into the tournament opener. Poland will begin with a 4-4-2 formation, while Argentina will line up in a more attacking 4-3-3 system.
Poland’s selection points to a structured plan built around defensive organisation and quick movement into attack. The 4-4-2 shape is intended to restrict the space available to Argentina, with the Polish side expected to remain compact before looking to advance quickly when possession is recovered.
Poland XI: Wozniak, Bartczak, Pagowska, Sobierajska, Piekarska, Sikora, Swirska, Witek, Flis, Wyrwas, Zwiazek.
Argentina have chosen a formation designed to place greater emphasis on possession and pressure. Their 4-3-3 is expected to allow them to push forward from the start, with the team aiming to control the ball and apply a high press during the early stages.
Argentina XI: Siben, Velasco, Quiroga, Maldonado, Ceniza, Vinhas, Ochoa, Jara, Aguilar, Diz, Paz.
The contrasting formations provide an immediate tactical storyline before kick-off. Poland’s 4-4-2 should offer two clear lines of support between defence and attack, while Argentina’s three-player forward structure is set up to apply pressure higher up the pitch and challenge Poland’s build-up play.
With both starting line-ups now confirmed, the focus turns to how effectively each side can impose its chosen style. Poland will look to keep the game compact and make the most of opportunities to break forward, whereas Argentina are set to seek control through possession and an aggressive approach without the ball.
The encounter at Arena Katowice will open the competition for both teams and begin their Group A campaigns. The official selections have removed the final uncertainty surrounding the headline team news, leaving Poland and Argentina ready to contest the opening match of the tournament at 13:00 GMT.