North Korea win record third U20 Fifa Women’s World Cup

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North Korea clinched their third FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup title on Sunday, matching the record for the most victories in the tournament’s history with a 1-0 win over Japan in Bogota.

This triumph places North Korea alongside football powerhouses Germany and the United States as the most successful teams in the competition’s history.

Choe Il-son’s decisive goal in the 15th minute sealed a flawless campaign for North Korea, who won all their matches in Colombia.

The 17-year-old forward also claimed the Golden Boot, finishing as the tournament’s top scorer with six goals.