FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025: Korea DPR Sweep Top Awards as Yu Jong-hyang Shines in Morocco

FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2025: Korea DPR Sweep Top Awards as Yu Jong-hyang Shines in Morocco

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Korea DPR’s dominance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2025 was complete, as the reigning champions not only retained their crown but also claimed the tournament’s most prestigious individual awards, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Forward Yu Jong-hyang emerged as the undisputed star of the competition, earning both the Golden Ball for the tournament’s best player and the Golden Boot after finishing as the top scorer with eight goals. Her teammate Kim Won-sim collected the Silver Boot, netting six times during Korea DPR’s title-winning campaign. The Bronze Boot went to Roseline Renfurm of the Netherlands, who helped guide her team to their first-ever appearance in the final.

Mexico’s Valentia Murrieta was awarded the Golden Glove as the tournament’s best goalkeeper, while Spanish referee Olatz Rivera, who officiated the final in Rabat, led the match officials in receiving their gold medals after the concluding ceremony.

Tournament Highlights

The 2025 edition, hosted in Morocco, the first ever U-17 Women’s World Cup held on African soil saw 175 goals scored across 52 matches, drawing a combined attendance of 66,808 spectators.

Korea DPR’s triumph marked a historic milestone: appearing in their fifth U-17 Women’s World Cup final, they have now lifted the trophy a record four times (2008, 2016, 2024, 2025). Their consistency at youth level further reinforces their status as the global benchmark in women’s youth football.

Behind the champions, the Netherlands celebrated a landmark achievement by winning silver, while Mexico claimed bronze and Brazil finished fourth.

Looking Ahead to Brazil 2027

The next chapter of the tournament’s growth will unfold in Brazil, which will host the 10th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup from 24 June to 25 July 2027. The expanded event will feature 32 teams from six confederations, competing across eight host cities.

For now, Morocco 2025 will be remembered for Korea DPR’s flawless campaign one that combined tactical precision, collective strength, and individual brilliance from Yu Jong-hyang reaffirming their place at the summit of youth women’s football.