The East Asian side have been firing on all cylinders since their opening match and showed their immense promise with a 5-1 dismantling of perennial rivals Japan in the quarter-finals.

That was preceded by a 6-1 defeat of hosts Morocco in the Round of 16, with DPR Korea having also impressed in the group stage with a perfect record of three wins.

A total of 20 goals scored, with just three conceded, makes them clear favourites and DPR Korea will be counting of Kim Won Sim and Yu Jong Hyang to fire them into the final yet again.

The duo lead the scoring charts with six goals each but DPR Korea have an abundance of attackers, with Ri Kyong Im and Ri Ui Gyong having contributed two each.

Brazil advanced to the knockout stage as the Group A runners-up behind Italy and were too strong for China PR in the Round of 16 as they secured a 3-0 win.

They had to go all the way in the quarter-finals, edging Canada 5-4 on penalties after the tie ended goalless, with goalkeeper Ana Morganti playing a major role in the South American side advancing to the semi-finals for the first time in eight attempts.

Morganti was in her element against Canada, saving the decisive spot-kick in the shootout, and the custodian will have to produce more of the same if Brazil are to deny DPR Korea a place in the final.

The winners will face either Netherlands or Mexico in Saturday's title decider.

Brazil v DPR Korea
Venue: Olympic Stadium of Rabat (Rabat)
Kick-off: Wednesday, 16:30 (UTC+1)

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