In Łódź, Poland, Spain won the Women's Under-20 World Cup on Sunday, defeating defending champion North Korea 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw. Goalkeeper Laia López saved two penalties, securing Spain's second title in the competition. FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the final. North Korea, despite the loss, became the first team to not concede a single goal in the tournament's history. Colombia beat Italy 4-3 on penalties for the bronze medal.
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