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Preview - SF: Japan v DPR Korea

Tue, 03 Nov, 2026

Preview - SF: Japan v DPR Korea

Rabat: It will be a meeting between familiar foes when Japan and DPR Korea square off in the semi-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Wednesday.

Both have tasted glory before with DPR Korea seeking a third consecutive title and fifth overall while Japan are aiming to go all the way for a second time, having emerged champions in 2014.

Group A: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) 7-0 Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA)

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Group A: Naegohyang Women’s FC (PRK) 7-0 Ayeyawady FC - Women (MYA)

Yangon: DPR Korea’s Naegohyang Women’s FC cruised 7-0 past Ayeyawady FC of Myanmar in their AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/2027™ Group A tie on Sunday.

Goals from Ri Kuk Hyang and Ri Yu Jong gave Naegohyang a comfortable cushion at half-time with the defending champions turning on the power in the second half to show their intention of retaining the title. 

Group B: Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR) 1-2 4.25 SC (PRK)

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026

Group B: Hwacheon KSPO WFC (KOR) 1-2 4.25 SC (PRK)

Kolkata: 4.25 SC struck late to hand Hwacheon KSPO WFC a 2-1 defeat in their opening AFC Women’s Champions League 2026/27™ Group B clash on Sunday.

DPF Korea’s 4.25 will look to build on this win against Ho Chi Minh City Women’s FC of Vietnam while Korea Republic's Hwacheon next face hosts East Bengal FC,with both matches on Wednesday.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Fri, 30 Oct, 2026

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea are ready to reclaim their place among Asia’s elite when they return to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ for the first time since 2019.

Drawn in Group B alongside Uzbekistan, Bahrain and Jordan, the East Asian side will look to build on a proud history that includes a fourth-place finish in 1980.

R16: DPR Korea 6-0 Morocco

Thu, 29 Oct, 2026

R16: DPR Korea 6-0 Morocco

Rabat: DPR Korea moved a step closer to a third consecutive title with an impressive 6-0 defeat of Morocco in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Up next for the East Asian side will be either former champions Spain or the United States, with DPR Korea chasing a record-extending fifth title.

Skipper Kim's brace sends Naegohyang through

Mon, 26 Oct, 2026

Skipper Kim's brace sends Naegohyang through

Hangzhou: Naegohyang Women’s FC advanced to the second round of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027 after a Kim Kyong Yong-inspired 2-0 victory over Auckland United FC on Sunday.

The Asian champions emerged as worthy winners at the Shangcheng Sports Centre Stadium and now advance to a second-round fixture in December against yet-to-be-determined African counterparts.

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Sat, 24 Oct, 2026

Group A: Nigeria 3-1 DPR Korea

Rabat: DPR Korea suffered a shock 3-1 defeat to Nigeria in their concluding FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Friday.

The loss, however, didn't prove too costly as the two-time defending champions still topped the group ahead of Nigeria, with Poland also finishing on six points.

Group A: DPR Korea 6-1 Poland

Wed, 21 Oct, 2026

Group A: DPR Korea 6-1 Poland

Rabat: Yu Jong Hyang became the greatest goalscorer in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup history as she led DPR Korea to a 6-1 victory over Poland in their Morocco 2026 Group B tie on Tuesday.

Yu netted a brace, taking her all-time tally to 12 goals as DPR Korea made it two wins out of two to confirm their Round of 16 spot with a match to spare.

Group B: DPR Korea 6-0 Puerto Rico

Sun, 18 Oct, 2026

Group B: DPR Korea 6-0 Puerto Rico

Rabat: DPR Korea began their title defence in style with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Puerto Rico in Group B of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 on Saturday.

The two-time defending champions are seeking a record-extending fifth title and will next play Poland on Tuesday.

Morocco 2026: Facts & Figures

Fri, 16 Oct, 2026

Morocco 2026: Facts & Figures

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 is set for take-off with 24 teams vying for the title.

As the next generation of aspiring superstars prepare for battle, the-AFC.com highlights several interesting facts and figures.

AFC President backs Asia’s powerhouses to secure historic success

Thu, 15 Oct, 2026

AFC President backs Asia’s powerhouses to secure historic success

Kuala Lumpur: Heading into the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 as the undisputed standard-bearers of women’s youth football, Asia’s elite quartet have been urged by AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa to uphold the Continent's storied legacy at the global showpiece.

Having remarkably conquered six of the previous nine iterations of the Under-17 showcase, the AFC’s formidable four-nation contingent—comprising debutants Australia, China PR, defending champions DPR Korea, and Japan—will spearhead the charge from October 17 to November 7.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will head to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 aiming to further underline their dominance.

The reigning champions will be seeking an unprecedented third consecutive crown.