DPR Korea beats Brazil 6-0 to win U-17 women's World Cup bronze

DPR Korea took third place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco 2026 after a strong 6-0 win over Brazil on Saturday.

The defending champions showed their skills at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. They scored six goals, showing their attacking power and finishing their campaign on a high note.

DPR Korea took the lead in the 12th minute. Kim Won-sim was quick to react after Ri Ye-rim’s shot was blocked. She scored her seventh goal of the tournament.

The two-time champions kept up the pressure and scored again just before half-time. Yu Jong-hyang broke through Brazil’s defense and set up Ri Ui-gyong, who finished beautifully with her left foot into the top-right corner in the 44th minute.

After the break, DPR Korea kept attacking strongly. Yu Jong-hyang was again the creator. She passed the ball to Ri Ye-rim, who calmly scored in the 61st minute to make it 3-0.

Ri Ui-gyong then got her second goal in the 71st minute. She dodged a Brazilian defender and hit a powerful shot into the bottom corner.

Yu Jong-hyang finished off her great game by scoring in the 86th minute. Ri Kyong-im added another goal just a minute later, bringing Brazil’s total humiliation to six goals.

Yu Jong-hyang was named Player of the Match. She had two assists and a goal in a brilliant performance.

With this win, DPR Korea secured third place in Morocco. Brazil, on the other hand, ended up in fourth place for the second time in a row at this tournament.

DPR Korea not only made it to the podium but also finished the tournament with an amazing 29 goals. This set a new record for the most goals scored by a team in one edition, breaking the previous record held by the United States.

It was a great end to another strong campaign for DPR Korea. They showed their attacking strength and championship quality throughout the tournament.