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North Korea Retains U-17 Women’s World Cup With 3-0 Win Over Netherlands

FIFA’s expanded, now-annual tournament in Morocco concluded with DPRK players taking the top individual honors.

North Korea's under-17 women's national team lifts up the championship trophy after winning the Under-17 Women's World Cup by defeating the Netherlands in the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Nov. 8, 2025, in this EPA photo. (Yonhap)
North Korea's under-17 women's national team lifts up the championship trophy after winning the Under-17 Women's World Cup by defeating the Netherlands in the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Nov. 8, 2025, in this EPA photo. (Yonhap)
North Korean footballer Kim Won-sim celebrates a goal during North Korea's match against the Netherlands in the Under-17 Women's World Cup final match in the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, on Nov. 8, 2025, in this EPA photo. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The final in Rabat on Nov. 8 featured three first-half goals by Kim Won-sim, Pak Rye-yong and Ri Ui-gyong.
  • The victory delivered back-to-back championships and a record fourth title for North Korea.
  • North Korea won all seven matches at the tournament, joining Japan’s 2014 side as the only unbeaten champions.
  • Yu Jong-hyang won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot with eight goals, while Kim Won-sim took the Silver Ball and Silver Boot with seven.
  • The expanded 24-team field and new annual format produced a debutant finalist in the Netherlands, which advanced through penalty shootouts including a 7-6 win over the United States.