FIFA U-17 World Cup
Asia will have nine representatives and the-AFC.com shines the spotlight on the continent's hopefuls, with DPR Korea kicking off the series.
DPR Korea will head into the tournament knowing that they have to be at their best from the first blow of the whistle if they are to progress from a tough Group G.
DPR Korea will head into the tournament knowing that they have to be at their best from the first blow of the whistle if they are to progress from a tough Group G.
Factfile
Previous appearances: 5
Best finish: Quarter-finalists (2005)
2023 record: Did not participate
How they got there: AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 semi-finalists
Head coach: Rim Choi Min
Fun fact: DPR Korea are making a return to the Finals for the first time since the 2017 edition
Group G Fixtures: v El Salvador (Nov 4), v Germany (Nov 7), v Colombia (Nov 10)
Previous appearances: 5
Best finish: Quarter-finalists (2005)
2023 record: Did not participate
How they got there: AFC U-17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025 semi-finalists
Head coach: Rim Choi Min
Fun fact: DPR Korea are making a return to the Finals for the first time since the 2017 edition
Group G Fixtures: v El Salvador (Nov 4), v Germany (Nov 7), v Colombia (Nov 10)
The East Asian side booked a return to the Finals for the first time since 2017 after storming into the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2025.
Although their hopes of continental glory were ended by Uzbekistan in the semi-finals, DPR Korea showed great promise and this will give them confidence that they can advance to the last-32 stage of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.
They open their campaign against tournament debutants El Salvador and victory will be crucial to DPR Korea's hopes of progressing as they face tougher opposition in their following matches.
Up next for them will be defending champions Germany while Colombia's pedigree can's be underestimated despite the South American side also making a comeback to the tournament for the first time since 2017.
Although their hopes of continental glory were ended by Uzbekistan in the semi-finals, DPR Korea showed great promise and this will give them confidence that they can advance to the last-32 stage of FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025.
They open their campaign against tournament debutants El Salvador and victory will be crucial to DPR Korea's hopes of progressing as they face tougher opposition in their following matches.
Up next for them will be defending champions Germany while Colombia's pedigree can's be underestimated despite the South American side also making a comeback to the tournament for the first time since 2017.
Crucial to DPR Korea's hopes will be skipper Kim Yu Jin, with the dynaic and explosive forward constantly on the move.
The 17-year-old, who plays his club football with DPR Korea's April 25, also possesses the ability to slice open opposition defences with his powerful running and willingness to shoot.
The 17-year-old, who plays his club football with DPR Korea's April 25, also possesses the ability to slice open opposition defences with his powerful running and willingness to shoot.
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