Champions in 2014, Japan will meet Nigeria - who beat Brazil 3-1 in their last four tie - in the final of the Morocco 2026 edition on Saturday.
DPR Korea dominated the match from start to finish and took a deserved lead thanks to Ri Ui Gyong's inch-perfect half-volley in the 52nd minute.
Japan, though, did not give up and managed to equalise deep into injury time after Won Sol Gyong put the ball in her own net under pressure from the opposition. .....
Japan are #U17WWC finalists! 🇯🇵
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