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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.

Know your team: Japan

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will be out to emulate the class of 2014 when they compete at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026.

Champions in 2014 and twice runners-up, Japan have underperformed in recent editions with four consecutive quarter-final exits but this time around, the determination to go further is immense.

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.

Know your team: China PR

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Know your team: China PR

Kuala Lumpur: China PR will relish testing their mettle at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2027 as they look to improve on last year’s Round of 16 appearance.

Semi-finalists at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ in May, China PR showed they have the ability to trouble any team as they put eventual champions DPR Korea to the sternest of tests before bowing out.

Know your team: Australia

Mon, 12 Oct, 2026

Know your team: Australia

Kuala Lumpur: Australia will break new ground when they make their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup debut at Morocco 2026.

The Junior Marildas earned their historic ticket after a strong campaign at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, and will be aiming to make their mark when the action kicks off on Saturday.

Asia’s best learn Morocco 2026 challengers

Thu, 21 May, 2026

Asia’s best learn Morocco 2026 challengers

Zurich: The stage is set for Asia's finest to challenge for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2026 following the Official Draw in Zurich on Thursday.

The 24-team tournament will run from October 17 to November 7, with Asia represented by four sides.

Year in Review: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea were simply unstoppable as they capped an amazing tournament by defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025.

In retaining the trophy they won in 2024, DPR Korea emerged champions for a record-extending fourth time.

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.

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.

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Netherlands

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Netherlands

Rabat: A record-extending fourth title awaits and DPR Korea will spare no effort when they meet Netherlands in the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 on Saturday.

While the East Asian side are looking to defend the title they won last year - having also emerged champions in 2008 and 2016, debutants Netherlands are hoping to cap their fairytale run with glory.

It will be a showdown between familiar foes as the sides met in the group stage, with DPR Korea cruising to a 5-0 win.

DPR Korea power into final

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

DPR Korea power into final

Rabat: Yu Jong Hyang scored both goals as DPR Korea defeated Brazil 2-0 to advance to the final of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 on Wednesday.

The victory took the defending champions to within a match of lifting the coveted trophy for a record-extending fourth time, with tournament newcomers Netherlands - who edged Mexico 1-0 in their last four tie - their opponents in Saturday's final.