DPR Korea secured third place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco after a 6‑0 victory over Brazil in the bronze medal match on Saturday.
The match, held in the host country of Morocco, saw the North Korean side dominate the Brazilian team from start to finish, scoring six goals while keeping a clean sheet.
The win gives DPR Korea its first podium finish at a FIFA youth women’s tournament, marking a significant achievement for the country’s football programme.
Morocco hosted the 2026 edition of the competition, which featured teams from across the globe competing for the world title.
Brazil, who had reached the semi‑finals before the bronze‑medal match, will now look to regroup and prepare for future international competitions.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>