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Han proud of DPR Korea despite defeat

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

Han proud of DPR Korea despite defeat

Lodz: Han Chol Hak applauded his DPR Korea players despite their heart-breaking defeat to Spain in the final of the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

The East Asian nation's bid for an unprecedented fourth title and the first to win back-to-back crowns was ended by a 4-3 penalty shootout defeat after the decider had ended goalless after 120 minutes.

Han said he could not fault his players' efforts against a resilient Spanish side.

DPR Korea suffer penalty heartbreak in final

Mon, 28 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea suffer penalty heartbreak in final

Lodz: Goalkeeper Laia Lopez made two crucial saves in a shootout to help Spain clinch the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 title after defeating holders DPR Korea 4-3 on penalties on Sunday.

Spain and defending champions DPR Korea could not be separated in a tightly-contested decider. The game went to penalties, where Lopez saved efforts from Choe Yon A and finally Pak Il Sim as La Rojita claimed their second U-20 showpiece title following their triumph at Costa Rica 2022.

It is also the second global title in succession for Spain, whose senior men's team won the FIFA World Cup 2026 in July.

Final - Preview: Spain v DPR Korea

Fri, 25 Sep, 2026

Final - Preview: Spain v DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea have history in sight as they look to overcome one final hurdle when they meet Spain in the decider of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Tied with Germany and the United States on three titles each, DPR Korea have the added motivation of becoming not only the tournament’s most successful side but also the first to win back-to-back crowns.

DPR Korea determined to retain title, says Choe

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea determined to retain title, says Choe

Lodz: DPR Korea will not be satisfied until they lift the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 title, says midfielder Choe Rim Jong.

The defending champions cruised into the final with a 3-0 win against Colombia on Wednesday, with Choe among the three scorers.

DPR Korea cruise past Colombia to reach final

Thu, 24 Sep, 2026

DPR Korea cruise past Colombia to reach final

Lodz: Defending champions DPR Korea powered into the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 final after defeating Colombia 3-0 in their semi-final tie on Wednesday.

Pak Ok I, Choe Rim Jong and So Ryu Gyong were all on target as the three-time champions produced another masterful display to move within one victory of retaining their title. 

DPR Korea are now just one match away from becoming the first team to retain the U-20 showpiece. Few would bet against them although Spain, who dispatched Italy 2-0 in their semi-final, will provide the sternest of tests.

QF: Late show sees DPR Korea keep title defence on track

Mon, 21 Sep, 2026

QF: Late show sees DPR Korea keep title defence on track

Lodz: DPR Korea struck twice in stoppage time to defeat Canada 2-0 and advance to the semi-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday. 

The defending champions were made to work hard by a resilient Canadian side before Choe Rim Jong finally broke the deadlock in the second minute of added time with Ho Kyong sealing the win two minutes later.

QF: Korea Republic 1-3 Italy

Sat, 19 Sep, 2026

QF: Korea Republic 1-3 Italy

Sosnowiec: Korea Republic’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 campaign came to an end after a 3-1 defeat to Italy in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

A goal in each half from Karen Appiah propelled Italy to victory after a brief fightback from Korea Republic.

R16: DPR Korea 2-0 Japan

Fri, 18 Sep, 2026

R16: DPR Korea 2-0 Japan

Lodz: Quickfire goals sent DPR Korea into the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 after they defeated reigning Asian champions Japan 2-0 on Thursday.

The Round of 16 win kept DPR Korea on the path to defend their title as they take on Canada - who ousted France 3-1 - on Sunday.

R16: Italy 1 (5)-(4) 1 China PR

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

R16: Italy 1 (5)-(4) 1 China PR

Sosnowiec: China PR's FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end after losing 5-4 on penalties to Italy following a 1-1 draw in their Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

China PR kept pace through the opening four kicks, but their fifth penalty sailed over the crossbar as Italy advanced to the quarter-finals.

R16: Argentina 0-1 Korea Republic

Thu, 17 Sep, 2026

R16: Argentina 0-1 Korea Republic

Sosnowiec: Beom Ye-ju was the hero as Korea Republic upset the odds to defeat Argentina 1-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 for the first time since 2014.

Korea Republic will now face either Italy or China PR in the quarter-finals on Saturday.

Asian challenge continues

Sun, 13 Sep, 2026

Asian challenge continues

Lodz: Asia’s challenge at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 continues with all four teams advancing to the knockout stage.

Defending champions DPR Korea led the march, with China PR, and Korea Republic joining them in the Japan, DPR Korea and China in the Round of 16.

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Mon, 14 Sep, 2026

Group E: Colombia 0-3 DPR Korea

Lodz: DPR Korea cruised to a 3-0 win over Colombia to seal top spot in Group E of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 on Sunday.

Choe Rim Jong gave the three-time champions the lead in the 11th minute before Choe Yon A converted two late penalties to seal a convincing victory.