FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
DPR Korea were simply irresistible enroute to emerging champions at last year’s edition, defeating Spain on penalties to edge past their beaten opponents in the overall trophy count.
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Previous appearances: 7
Best finish: Champions (2008, 2016, 2024)
2024 record: Champions
How they got there: Nominated by AFC based on performances from past three AFC U17 Women's Asian Cups
Head coach: Pak Song Jin
Fun fact: DPR Korea are not only the record winners of this competition but were also the inaugural champions of the competition in 2008
Group B Fixtures: v Mexico (Oct 18), v Cameroon (Oct 21), v Netherlands (Oct 24)
Previous appearances: 7
Best finish: Champions (2008, 2016, 2024)
2024 record: Champions
How they got there: Nominated by AFC based on performances from past three AFC U17 Women's Asian Cups
Head coach: Pak Song Jin
Fun fact: DPR Korea are not only the record winners of this competition but were also the inaugural champions of the competition in 2008
Group B Fixtures: v Mexico (Oct 18), v Cameroon (Oct 21), v Netherlands (Oct 24)
Of the 21 players who achieved glory last year, only goalkeeper Hong Ryu Mi remains in the squad as a new generation of exciting players look to emulate their illustrious predecessors.
Hong did not feature in any of the matches in 2024 but looks set to take over the mantle from Pak Ju Gyong, who only conceded twice enroute to the title.
Forward Yu Jong Hyang and the midfield duo of Ri Kyong Im and Ri Ui Gyong will spearhead DPR Korea’s challenge with head coach Pak Song Jin having taken over from Song Sung Gwon.
Hong did not feature in any of the matches in 2024 but looks set to take over the mantle from Pak Ju Gyong, who only conceded twice enroute to the title.
Forward Yu Jong Hyang and the midfield duo of Ri Kyong Im and Ri Ui Gyong will spearhead DPR Korea’s challenge with head coach Pak Song Jin having taken over from Song Sung Gwon.
DPR Korea have Mexico for company again in the group stage, having beaten them 4-1 a year ago with Cameroon and debutants Netherlands completing the cast.
DPR Korea will expect another long run in a competition that is synonymous with them and will keep their eyes firmly focused on lifting the title in Rabat on November 8.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
DPR Korea will expect another long run in a competition that is synonymous with them and will keep their eyes firmly focused on lifting the title in Rabat on November 8.
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
