DPR Korea thrash Brazil 6-0 to claim Bronze at FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup

DPR Korea secured third place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after producing a commanding 6-0 victory over Brazil in the bronze medal match in Rabat, Morocco.

The Asian side delivered a dominant performance, scoring twice in the first half before adding four more goals after the break to complete an emphatic victory.

Kim Won Sim opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Ri Ui Gyong doubled DPR Korea’s advantage in the 43rd minute, sending her side into the break with a comfortable 2-0 lead.

DPR Korea continued their dominance in the second half, with Ri Ye Rim extending the lead in the 61st minute.

Ri Ui Gyong completed her brace in the 71st minute to make it 4-0 before Yu Jong Hyang added a fifth in the 86th minute.

Ri Kyong Im then rounded off the scoring a minute later, sealing an impressive 6-0 victory for DPR Korea.

The result handed DPR Korea the bronze medal, while Brazil finished fourth after missing out on a podium position for the second consecutive edition.

For Brazil, the defeat marked a disappointing end to their campaign, while DPR Korea once again demonstrated their strength in the youth women’s game.

The result also means DPR Korea finish the tournament as third-place winners, with Nigeria and Japan contesting the final for the world title.