FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024: Korea DPK 1(4)-(3)1 Spain – Koreans are champions for the third time

Korea DPR are champions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 after edging Spain 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw in Sunday’s final at the Felix Sanchez Stadium in Santo Domingo.

Korea DPK are FIFA U17 Women's World Cup 2024 Champions
Korea DPK are FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup 2024 Champions. Photo: @FIFAWWC

The Asian heavyweights faced their greatest challenge yet, overcoming a second half deficit to force spot kicks, where they emerged superior to win their record third U-17 Women’s World Cup crown.

Korea DPR goalkeeper Pak Ju-gyong was barely tested in the matches leading to the final, but she proved decisive in the decider with a slew of top saves and a crucial stop in the shootout. fifa.com

In the third place, USA made light work of England to emerge winners with a 3-0 victory on Sunday 3 November, 2024.

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