{
  "id": 18792866,
  "title": "DPR Korea thrash Brazil 6-0 to claim U-17 women’s World Cup bronze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/dpr-korea-thrash-brazil-6-0-to-claim-u-17-womens-world-cup-bronze",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T21:36:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/dpr-korea-thrash-brazil-6-0-to-claim-u-17-womens-world-cup-bronze/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 witnessed a dominant 6-0 victory by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPR Korea) against Brazil, securing the bronze medal. The match took place at the Mohammed VI Football Complex – Pitch 2 in Rabat. DPR Korea, the defending champions, showcased an impressive performance with six attacking moments, ultimately finishing their campaign on a high note. Kim Won-sim opened the scoring in the 12th minute, her seventh goal of the tournament. Yu Jong-hyang broke the Brazilian defense and set up Ri Ui-gyong for a brilliant left-footed finish in the 44th minute. Yu was again the creative force, providing a pass for Ri Ye-rim to slot home in the 61st minute, making it 3-0. Ri Ui-gyong completed her brace in the 71st minute with a powerful strike into the bottom corner, and Yu Jong-hyang added a goal in the 86th minute. The match concluded Brazil's second consecutive fourth-place finish. DPR Korea's impressive campaign included scoring 29 goals, breaking the previous record set by the United States.",
  "summary": "DPR Korea secured third place at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Morocco 2026 after producing a dominant 6–0 victory over Brazil in the bronze medal match on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/dpr-korea-thrash-brazil-6-0-to-claim-u-17-womens-world-cup-bronze/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}