FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - Know your team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will head to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 aiming to further underline their dominance.

The reigning champions will be seeking an unprecedented third consecutive crown.

Factfile
Previous appearances: 8
Best finish: Champions (2008, 2016, 2024, 2025)
How they qualified: AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™ champions
Head coach: Ji Yun Nam
Fixtures: October 17 v Puerto Rico; October 20 v Poland; October 23 v Nigeria
Fun fact: DPR Korea are the most successful team with four titles

DPR Korea were imperious at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026™, cruising through the group stage before defeating Thailand 6-0 in the quarter-finals to confirm their place at Morocco 2026.

Their dominance continued through the knockout stage, with a commanding 5-1 victory over Japan in the final as DPR Korea secured a record fifth Asian title. Yu Jong Hyang was once again the standout performer, netting four times in the decider to finish the tournament with an astonishing 15 goals.

Yu will again be central to DPR Korea’s ambitions in Morocco. The forward was also the star of their 2025 title triumph, winning both the Golden Ball and Golden Boot after scoring eight goals, while Kim Won Sim is another proven threat returning from that championship-winning squad.

Drawn in Group B alongside Puerto Rico, Poland and Nigeria, Ji Yun Nam’s side will start among the leading contenders as they attempt to become the first nation to win three successive titles.

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MD2: Al Sadd SC (QAT) 0-2 Al Hilal SFC (KSA)

Group D: Al Seeb Club (OMA) 0-3 Al Hussein (JOR)