DPR Korea beat Brazil 6–0 on 7 November 2026 to secure bronze at the U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. FIFA’s closing-day summary confirms that the win followed their semi-final defeat by Japan.
A scoring record, but not the title
FIFA’s tournament statistics put DPR Korea’s total at 29 goals, a record for one team at a single edition. The bronze-final victory took them past the USA’s 27 at the same tournament. It was the fourth match in which DPR Korea scored six goals during their campaign.
Brazil’s learning experience
Brazil coach Rilany discussed the demanding level of opposition in her post-match FIFA interview. The report also highlighted contributions from 15-year-old goalkeeper Nathy and 16-year-old forward Greise Kelly during Brazil’s run. The outcome separates scoring output from the final standings: DPR Korea finished third with the attacking record, while Nigeria lifted the trophy after beating Japan in the final.
Archival illustrative photograph: Fan zone at Mohammed VI Football Academy during the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup; archival illustration, not the 2026 match. Anass Sedrati — 2025-10-25. Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. Used without raster edits.
