North Korea Clinches Third U-17 Women's World Cup Title

North Korea defeated reigning champions Spain in a penalty shootout to secure their third U-17 Women's World Cup victory in the Dominican Republic.

North Korea's victory marks their second youth-level World Cup win in 2024, having also secured the U-20 title earlier this year.
The final match against Spain ended in a 1-1 draw before North Korea triumphed in the penalty shootout, with Spain missing two crucial penalties.
Jon Il-chong, who scored the equalizer for North Korea, was awarded the Golden Ball for being the tournament's best player.
North Korea's goalkeeper, Pak Ju-gyong, made pivotal saves during the shootout, contributing significantly to the team's victory.
The Asian Football Confederation praised North Korea's development of young talent, highlighting their consistent success in youth-level competitions.