FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Tied with Germany and the United States on three titles each, DPR Korea have the added motivation of becoming not only the tournament’s most successful side but also the first to win back-to-back crowns.
The East Asian side have simply been sensational in their title defence, winning every one of their six matches enroute to the final - scoring 16 goals and conceding none.
Goalkeeper Pak Ju Gyong and her defenders have shown durability against the likes of Colombia (twice), Japan and Canada and will be fired up to deny Spain.
Attacking midfielder Choe Yon A has led the way with five goals - four of which came during the group stage that saw DPR Korea top Group E ahead of Portugal, Colombia and Costa Rica.
Choe Rim Yong took over the mantle in the knockout stage with her goals proving crucial in the quarter-final and semi-final successes against Canada and Colombia respectively.
Despite the consistency, head coach Han Chol Hak is not taking Spain’s threats lightly.
"Spain are a team with a lot of qualities,” said Han. “They are especially strong technically. We will prepare for them as well as possible, with all our strengths."
Spain, on their part, were also impressive in getting to the final - navigating past Portugal (R16), Brazil (QF) and Italy (SF).
Forward Pau Comendador has lit up the tournament with her six goals making her the leader in the Golden Boot race.
History favours DPR Korea with the two sides having only met once before - in the 2016 edition with the two-time Asian champions emerging 3-2 winners after extra-time.
Spain v DPR Korea
Venue: Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz (Lodz)
Kick-off: Sunday, 18:00 (UTC+2)
Photos: FIFA via Getty Images
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