DPR Korea set sights on defending crown

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

DPR Korea set sights on defending crown

Rabat: DPR Korea have set their focus on doing it again next year after cruising to the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 title on Saturday.

The 3-0 win against the Netherlands in the final was the icing on the cake for a perfect campaign, with DPR Korea lifting the trophy with a perfect seven wins, scoring a tournament-record 25 goals and conceding just three.

The victory extended DPR Korea's record number of triumphs to four as they joined Spain as the only sides to have won back-to-back titles.

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DPR Korea’s global dominance lauded by AFC President

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

DPR Korea’s global dominance lauded by AFC President

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has hailed the remarkable achievement of DPR Korea after the East Asians defeated the Netherlands 3-0 to clinch a record-extending fourth FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title at the Olympic Stadium of Rabat in Morocco on Saturday.

The exceptional triumph marked a historic first for DPR Korea, as Pak Song Jin’s charges became the first Asian side to successfully defend their crown on the global stage following a similar title-winning run in the Dominican Republic last year. With a total of 25 goals scored—a single-edition record —and just three conceded, the East Asian side’s performance at the ninth edition of the tournament will take its place as one of the most dominant in history. Astonishingly, all four triumphs were achieved in unbeaten fashion.

DPR Korea power to record fourth title

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

DPR Korea power to record fourth title

Rabat: DPR Korea lifted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 title with an impressive 3-0 win over the Netherlands in the final at the Olympic Stadium of Rabat on Saturday.

In defending the title won in 2024 in stunning fashion, DPR Korea lifted the trophy for a record-extending fourth time, having also emerged champions in 2006 and 2016.

Group I: USA 2-1 Tajikistan

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Group I: USA 2-1 Tajikistan

Doha: United States held off a spirited Tajikistan to emerge 2-1 winners in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group I tie on Friday.

Tajikistan took an early lead through Mukhammad Nazriev but the Americans replied through Cavan Sullivan and Nimfasha Berchimas to claim a comeback win.

The result leaves the Central Asian side rooted at the foot of the table with their final fixture against Burkina Faso on Tuesday.

Group J: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Group J: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan

Doha: Uzbekistan’s knockout stage hopes suffered a setback after going down 2-1 to the Republic of Ireland in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group J tie on Friday.

Grady McDonnell cancelled out Abubakir Shukurullaev’s opener for Uzbekistan, with the Irish side sealing the three points from Michael Noonan’s late second half strike.

Uzbekistan trail leaders Ireland by three points and need to defeat winless Panama on Tuesday to boost their chances of progressing.

Group L: Saudi Arabia 3-2 New Zealand

Sun, 09 Nov, 2025

Group L: Saudi Arabia 3-2 New Zealand

Doha: A last-gasp Thari Saeed strike earned Saudi Arabia a dramatic 3-2 win against New Zealand in their FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 Group L tie on Saturday.

The win revived Saudi Arabia's chances of reaching the Round of 32 as they drew level on three points with Mali, their final Group L opponents on Tuesday.