North Korea knock USA out of FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup

FIFA U17 Women's World Cup Final - USA v North Korea
North Korea’s first FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup Final win was in 2008. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

North Korea have made it through to the 2024 FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup Final with a 1-0 win over the USA.

Ro Un-hyang made the breakthrough midway into the second half, as Estadio Cibao FC in the Dominican Republic.

The Koreans are on course to lift the trophy for a third time, having been champions in 2008 and 2016.

England face Spain – winners of the last two tournaments – in the second semi-final tonight (Thursday) with an 11pm kick-off UK time and streamed live on FIFA+.

The final and third-place match are both on Sunday 3 November at 11pm and 7.30pm respectively, again live on FIFA+.

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