North Korea U17 Women 6-0 Brazil U17 Women produced one of the most emphatic scorelines of the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup on November 7, 2026, as North Korea dismantled Brazil with a ruthless attacking display. The match was effectively decided by half-time, but North Korea kept pressing and added three more goals after the break to complete a statement victory.

Match overview

North Korea set the tone from the first whistle, pressing Brazil’s defenders and forcing errors in dangerous areas. The opening goal arrived inside six minutes, and the second followed before the 20-minute mark as Brazil struggled to cope with North Korea’s movement between the lines. A third goal before half-time left the contest heavily tilted in North Korea’s favour.

The second half brought no relief for Brazil. North Korea continued to win second balls, attack down the flanks and shoot from range. Three further goals rounded off a 6-0 win that will be remembered as a complete team performance and a warning to the tournament’s other contenders.

Key moments

• 6th minute: North Korea opened the scoring after a high turnover and a quick finish inside the box.
• 19th minute: A flowing move down the right ended with a composed finish to double the lead.
• 33rd minute: Brazil conceded a third after failing to clear a corner, with North Korea reacting fastest.
• 48th minute: North Korea struck immediately after the restart, killing any hope of a Brazilian comeback.
• 66th minute: A long-range effort made it 5-0 as North Korea’s confidence grew.
• 84th minute: The scoring was completed with a close-range finish after another quick transition.

Tactical story

North Korea’s 4-3-3 was built around aggressive pressing and quick combinations in the final third. Their midfielders consistently arrived late in the box, while the wide forwards isolated Brazil’s full-backs. Brazil attempted to play out from the back, but North Korea’s pressure forced long balls and hurried passes.

The South Americans’ best spell came early in the second half, but by then the game had already slipped away. North Korea’s defensive discipline was also notable: Brazil managed few clear chances and were often reduced to speculative shots from distance. The six-goal margin reflected both North Korea’s finishing and Brazil’s difficulty in handling sustained pressure.

Standout players

North Korea’s captain controlled the tempo in midfield and was involved in several of the goals, while the centre-forward’s movement created space for others throughout. Brazil’s goalkeeper made a number of saves and prevented an even heavier defeat, but she was exposed repeatedly by her team’s defensive errors.

What the result means

The win gives North Korea a commanding position in their group and a significant goal-difference advantage. For Brazil, the heavy defeat is a major setback and leaves little margin for error in their remaining fixtures. North Korea’s performance will also be studied closely by rival coaches: they combined intensity, organisation and clinical finishing in a way that few teams at this level can match.