According to the PZPN, they have not received any information regarding the possible withdrawal of any participating team from the tournament. The French Football Federation (FFF) has stated its intention to compete at the U20 World Cup, while the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has confirmed that their Under-20 team is complying with the planned programme. England's Football Association has not confirmed whether it will field a team for the World Cup, but coach Lydia Bedford's Young Lionesses squad are continuing preparations for the tournament. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has expressed her opposition to a potential boycott of the U20 Women's World Cup, stating that women's footballers should not be penalised. Nandy wants to see a change at Fifa, particularly with regards to the proposed sale of stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The Polish Football Association believes that the current situation will be resolved swiftly, allowing young players from across the world to compete in Poland.
Poland Confirms No European Teams Have Withdrawn from U20 Women's World Cup
The Polish Football Association (PZPN) has stated that no European teams have withdrawn from the upcoming Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, scheduled to take place from 5-27 September.
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