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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.

Preview - S-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Tue, 04 Nov, 2025

Preview - S-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Rabat: While DPR Korea will be confident of victory, they will not make the mistake of underestimating Brazil in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 semi-final on Wednesday.

DPR Korea are seeking a record-extending fourth title while Brazil will be appearing in the semi-finals for the first time.

Q-final: DPR Korea 5-1 Japan

Sun, 02 Nov, 2025

Q-final: DPR Korea 5-1 Japan

Rabat: Defending champions DPR Korea delivered a sterling performance to defeat Japan 5-1 in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 on Saturday.

Kim Won Sim and Ri Ui Gyong starred with braces to steer the three-time winners to victory, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final clash with Brazil on Wednesday.

Preview - Q-final: DPR Korea v Japan

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Preview - Q-final: DPR Korea v Japan

Rabat: It will be a meeting between familiar rivals when DPR Korea and Japan square off in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 on Saturday.

Two of the Asia's most dominant teams in women's football, DPR Korea defeated Japan 1-0 in the final of the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Indonesia 2024.

DPR Korea followed up their continental triumph by going on to lift the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2024 title for a record third time and despite many new faces in the squad, there has been no let up in their form at Morocco 2025.

R16: Japan turn on the power

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

R16: Japan turn on the power

Sale: Japan were at their best as they cruised 4-0 past Colombia in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 Round of 16 tie on Wednesday.

Japan's reward is a quarter-final against defending champions DPR Korea, in what promises to be a thrilling showdown on Saturday.

R16: DPR Korea cruise into q-finals

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

R16: DPR Korea cruise into q-finals

Rabat: Defending champions DPR Korea romped to a 6-1 victory against Morocco in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

Yu Jong Hyang led the charge with a brilliant brace as the three-time winners set up a quarter-final clash against either Japan or Colombia.

R16: China PR's run ended by Brazil

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

R16: China PR's run ended by Brazil

Sale: China PR had to concede to Brazil's superiority as the East Asian side suffered a 3-0 defeat in their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 Round of 16 tie on Tuesday.

It was China PR's first appearance in the knockout stage but Brazil were simply too strong on the night.

Preview: Round of 16

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Preview: Round of 16

Sale: Asia will have three representatives as the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 enters the knockout stage with Round of 16 action.

Leading the continent's charge will be defending champions DPR Korea with China PR and Japan also aiming to lay their hands on the trophy.

Group F: Paraguay 1-1 Japan

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Group F: Paraguay 1-1 Japan

Sale: Japan found a last-gasp goal to force a 1-1 stalemate with Paraguay in their concluding FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco 2025 Group F tie on Saturday.

The result saw Japan top the group on seven points, ahead of Paraguay on goal difference, with the former champions to meet Colombia in the Round of 16 on Wednesday.