(MENAFN) North Korea’s national team captured its fourth FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup title on Saturday, becoming the most successful nation in the history of the tournament.

The final match, held at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium in Morocco, saw North Korea dominate with a 3-0 victory over the Netherlands, which was competing in its first-ever appearance in the competition. All three goals came in the first half, securing a decisive win.

Having previously triumphed in 2008, 2016, and 2024, North Korea is now the only country to claim four titles and just the second team—after Japan’s 2014 squad—to win every match en route to the championship.

This year marked the first time the Under-17 Women’s World Cup was held in back-to-back years, following FIFA’s decision to make it an annual event aimed at expanding opportunities for young female athletes. The 2025 tournament in Morocco also featured an expanded lineup of 24 teams, including four debutants.

North Korea reached the final after a string of commanding performances: a 6-1 victory over host nation Morocco, a 5-1 win against Japan, and a 2-0 triumph over Brazil in the semifinals.

In the final, Kim Won-sim opened the scoring in the 14th minute, followed by Pak Rye-yong, while Ri Ui-gyong added a third before halftime. The result represented the largest winning margin ever recorded in a Women’s U-17 World Cup final, underscoring the team’s overwhelming dominance.

North Korean players also swept the individual honors, with Yu Jong-hyang earning both the Golden Ball for best player and the Golden Boot for top scorer with eight goals. Kim Won-sim claimed the Silver Ball and Silver Boot, finishing with seven goals.

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