USA closes out U-17 Women’s World Cup run

USYNT falls against DPR Korea in Quarterfinals.

RABAT, Morocco – The 2026 FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup continued on Sunday as the United States closed out its campaign in the Quarterfinals of the tournament after a 3-nil final scoreline against DPR Korea at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat, Morocco.

DPR Korea had the chance to take the lead in the 21’ through a penalty, but the attempt from Yu Jong-Hyang was ultimately denied by USA goalkeeper Avellina Saunders.

Ri Ui Gyong broke the deadlock to place DPR Korea in the lead in the 30’.

Ri Ye Rim added another for DPR Korea right before the half in the 45+4’ with a hit from inside the box.

DPR Korea rounded out the result in the 56’ as Ri Ui Gyong secured her brace.

USA finished its FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2026 participation with an overall record of 3W-0D-2L, including a 17-0 Group Stage win against Samoa to set the record for the largest margin of victory in the tournament’s history.

Post-Match Data USA vs DRP Korea

• United States' Maddie Dimaria finishes the current FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup as the top scorer with 12 goals, the most by any player in a single edition of the tournament. Among players still in the competition, North Korea's Yu Jong-Hyang is the next highest with seven.
• United States' Avellina Saunders made nine saves against North Korea today, the most by a US goalkeeper in a single match across the last five editions of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
• USA's Melia Brewer made 14 clearances against North Korea today, the second-most by a United States player in a single match across the last five editions of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.