# 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.
- Title: Nigeria, DPR Korea, Brazil dominate U-17 Women’s World Cup…
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nigeria, dpr korea, brazil, u-17 women's world cup, flamingos, semi-finals, group stage, 3-1 victory, news, politics, DPR, Korea
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/sports/football/922287-nigeria-dpr-korea-brazil-dominate-u-17-womens-world-cup-records-as-europe-suffers-historic-exit.html
- Author: Gbemidepo Popoola
- Published: 2026-11-03T06:46:36+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: nigeria, dpr korea, brazil, u-17 women's world cup, flamingos, semi-finals, group stage, 3-1 victory, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.