FIFA World Cup

DPR Korea beat Brazil 6-0 to claim U-17 Women’s World Cup bronze

Kora W Goal editorial team7 November 2026 at 22:341 Minute

Image accompanying the report on DPR Korea’s 6-0 win over Brazil in the U-17 Women’s World Cup bronze-medal match

DPR Korea finished third at the U-17 Women’s World Cup after beating Brazil 6-0 in the bronze-medal match in Rabat on Saturday.

Kim Won-sim opened the scoring in the 12th minute, then Ri Wi-gyong added a second before half-time. After the break, Ri Ye-rim scored in the 61st minute, and Ri Wi-gyong completed her brace in the 71st minute. Yu Jong-hyang made it five in the 86th minute, and Ri Kyong-im completed the scoring one minute later. Yu provided two assists as well as scoring one goal, and was named player of the match.

DPR Korea took their tally at the tournament to 29 goals, breaking the previous record for the most goals scored by a team in a single edition, set by the United States during the competition. Brazil finished fourth for the second consecutive time.