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Nigeria, DPR Korea, Brazil dominate U-17 Women’s World Cup records
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat DPR Korea 3-1 to end Asian side’s unbeaten run, as Europe faces historic semi-final absence.
In brief
Nigeria’s Flamingos beat DPR Korea 3-1 to end Asian side’s unbeaten run, as Europe faces historic semi-final absence. Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s World Cup team defeated DPR Korea 3-1 in group stage, ending the Asian side’s unbeaten run, while Europe has no teams in the semi-finals for the first time in tournament history…
Nigeria’s Flamingos reach last four
Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s World Cup team has reached the semi-finals after defeating DPR Korea 3-1 in group stage.
DPR Korea’s unbeaten run ends
DPR Korea’s remarkable unbeaten run at the finals ended after Nigeria’s 3-1 group-stage victory.
Europe’s historic semi-final absence
For the first time in FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup history, no European country will feature in the semi-finals.
Brazil’s defensive duo leads playing-time
Brazil’s goalkeeper Nathy and defender Isa Rech played 519 minutes, the highest in the tournament.
Greise Kelly’s goal contributions
Greise Kelly accounted for 47.06 percent of Brazil’s 18 goals with three goals and five assists.
DPR Korea’s 43 goals
DPR Korea scored 43 goals across 2025 and 2026 editions through six players.
Yu Jong-hyang’s 15 goals
DPR Korea’s Yu Jong-hyang scored 15 goals across 2025 and 2026 editions, the most in tournament history.
Japan’s coaching milestone
Japan head coach Sadayoshi Shirai is approaching 15 matches at U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Semi-finalists’ history
The four semi-finalists have collectively made 11 appearances in the semi-finals of U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Brazil’s goal distribution
Brazil’s goalscoring responsibility was spread across nine different players with three goals each.
Group B’s semi-final pattern
For the fifth consecutive edition, two teams from the same group advanced to the semi-finals.
Ryu Mi-hong and Ayomide Rotimi
DPR Korea goalkeeper Ryu Mi-hong and Nigeria’s Ayomide Rotimi have both reached their third U-17 Women’s World Cup.
Japan’s defensive record
Japan conceded just once in their journey to the semi-finals, making them the tournament’s most difficult side to breach.
Nigeria’s semi-final significance
For Nigeria, reaching the semi-finals is significant as they seek to add another major achievement to their youth football history.
Historic semi-final outcome
Nigeria’s Flamingos have carried Africa’s hopes into the semi-finals for the first time in tournament history.
The key point
Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s World Cup team defeated DPR Korea 3-1 in group stage, ending the Asian side’s unbeaten run, while Europe has no teams in the semi-finals for the first time in tournament history.
