Know your team: Korea Republic

Tue, 28 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic are counting on detailed preparations to ensure a good showing at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.

Since qualifying for the tournament by reaching the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025, meticulous preparations have been made by head coach Back Ki-tae and his coaching staff as the East Asian side target a successful tournament.

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Know your team: Japan

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will be aiming to create history when they compete in the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 which kicks off on November 3.

Despite being perennial qualifiers, success has eluded the East Asian side but with a well rounded squad, head coach Nozomi Hiroyama will be confident of steering Japan into the knockout stage and beyond.

Know your team: Indonesia

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: Indonesia

Kuala Lumpur: Indonesia held their own in their FIFA U-17 World Cup debut on home soil two years ago and the Southeast Asian side will be aiming to scale even greater heights at Qatar 2025.

Although their 2023 campaign ended in the group stage, Indonesia walked away with their heads held high after holding Ecuador and Panama to draws.

Know your team: DPR Korea

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025

Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 kicks off on November 3 with the tournament expanded to 48 teams.

Asia will have nine representatives and the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the continent's hopefuls, with DPR Korea kicking off the series.

DPR Korea will head into the tournament knowing that they have to be at their best from the first blow of the whistle if they are to progress from a tough Group G.

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.