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Continent’s finest learn Poland 2026 challengers

Sat, 16 May, 2026

Continent’s finest learn Poland 2026 challengers

Warsaw: The draw for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Poland 2026 has set the stage for an intriguing tournament with Asia’s four representatives discovering their group stage opponents on Friday.

Defending champions DPR Korea, Japan, China PR and Korea Republic will be Asia’s hopefuls at the global tourney. 

DPR Korea's Ri expects even more from his young players

Tue, 24 Sep, 2024

DPR Korea's Ri expects even more from his young players

Bogota: Having lifted the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup trophy for a third time, DPR Korea head coach Ri Song Ho has already set a new target for his starlets.

Ri's charges impressed from start to finish at Colombia 2024, with their amazing run reaching the finishing line with a totally deserved 1-0 win over Japan in Sunday's final.

Ri now hopes to see his budding players steering DPR Korea to a return to the FIFA Women's World Cup, with Brazil to host the 2027 edition.

DPR Korea defeat Japan to win third title

Mon, 23 Sep, 2024

DPR Korea defeat Japan to win third title

Bogota: Choe Il Son was the match winner as DPR Korea defeated Japan 1-0 to emerge champions of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

It was the East Asian side's third title, having also lifted the trophy in 2006 and 2016 while Japan, winners in 2018, settled for the runners-up spot for the second successive edition.

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Sat, 21 Sep, 2024

Preview - Final: DPR Korea v Japan

Bogota: DPR Korea and Japan are set for a blockbuster clash when they face off in the final of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Sunday.

DPR Korea will hold the psychological edge going into the showdown at the Estadio El Campin, having defeated Japan to lift the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024 title in March.

Japan beat Netherlands to set up all-Asian decider

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

Japan beat Netherlands to set up all-Asian decider

Cali: Japan will meet DPR Korea in the final of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 after a 2-0 win over the Netherlands in their last four tie on Wednesday.

Manaka Matsukubo scored a second half brace to take Japan into Sunday's showdown, which will be a repeat of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2024 decider, which DPR Korea won 2-1 in March.

DPR Korea edge United States to make final

Thu, 19 Sep, 2024

DPR Korea edge United States to make final

Cali: DPR Korea edged the United States 1-0 to advance to the final of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 on Wednesday.

The win took the East Asian side within one match of lifting the trophy for a third time, having emerged champions in 2006 and 2016.

Preview - S-final: Japan v Netherlands

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Preview - S-final: Japan v Netherlands

Cali: Manaka Matsukubo has reminded Japan to remain focused ahead of their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands.

Japan booked their spot in Wednesday's last four tie with a 1-0 extra-time win over defending champions Spain while the Netherlands defeated Colombia 3-0 on penalties after their quarter-final ended 2-2.

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Tue, 17 Sep, 2024

Preview - S-final: USA v DPR Korea

Cali: DPR Korea will not make the mistake of underestimating the United States when they square off in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 semi-final on Wednesday.

The reigning Asian champions are seeking a third world title while the United States are aiming for a fourth.

Japan dethrone Spain to advance

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Japan dethrone Spain to advance

Medellin: Hiromi Yoneda struck the only goal of the game as Japan edged Spain 1-0 in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final on Sunday.

In a repeat of the 2018 and 2022 finals, Japan were sharper where it mattered as they set up a semi-final against the Netherlands.

Chae strike sends DPR Korea into semi-finals

Mon, 16 Sep, 2024

Chae strike sends DPR Korea into semi-finals

Medellin: DPR Korea were made to work hard but rose to the challenge to beat Brazil 1-0 in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final on Sunday.

Chae Un Yong produced the goal that made the difference, it coming in the second half in a match in which the Brazilian attack tried hard but was never able to seriously threaten goalkeeper Chae Un Gyong with DPR Korea to face the United States - who defeated Germany 3-1 on penalties after their last eight tie ended 2-2 - in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Spain

Sat, 14 Sep, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Spain

Medellin: Japan and Spain are set for a blockbuster showdown when they square off in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-finals on Sunday.

The two met in the last two finals of the global showpiece, with Japan emerging champions in 2018 and Spain wresting the title from them two years ago.

Preview - Q-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Fri, 13 Sep, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Brazil v DPR Korea

Medellin: DPR Korea expect a tough challenge but are confident they will persevere in their FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Colombia 2024 quarter-final against Brazil on Sunday.

Both sides have enjoyed impressive campaigns thus far, maintaining a perfect record enroute to the quarter-finals.

DPR Korea, however, will have a slight advantage as Brazil needed extra-time to see off the challenge of Cameroon in the Round of 16 while the East Asian side comfortably saw off Austria 5-2.