DPR Korea 3–0 Colombia: U-20 Women's World Cup Semi-Final (FIFA.com)
Updated 27 September 2026 — FIFA published this report 23 September 2026.
Quick answer: DPR Korea beat Colombia 3–0 in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026™ semi-final at Łódź. Goals: Pak Ok-I (28'), Choe Rim-jong (35'), So Ryu-gyong (47'). Jon Il-chong was Player of the Match. Holders set up a final vs Spain on 27 September 2026.
Source: DPR Korea 3–0 Colombia: match report and highlights — FIFA.com.
Final → Spain win on penalties · Spain 2–0 Italy semi
Why FIFA Featured This Match
FIFA's headline: "DPR Korea set up Spain showdown in final." The report stressed:
- Holders were one win from retaining the U-20 title
- 13 consecutive wins in the competition (dating to Colombia 2024)
- Nine matches without conceding at the U-20 Women's World Cup — a tournament record at the time of the semi-final
That narrative drove searches for "North Korea U-20 women's world cup", "DPR Korea women's world cup 2026" and "Colombia U-20 world cup semi final".
Match Summary (23 September 2026)
| DPR Korea 3–0 Colombia | Semi-final · Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź |
| Kick-off | 18:30 local |
| Player of the Match | Jon Il-chong (DPR Korea) |
Goal timeline (FIFA)
| Min | Scorer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 28' | Pak Ok-I | Acrobatic finish after Colombia failed to clear on the line |
| 35' | Choe Rim-jong | Header from Jon Il-chong cross |
| 47' | So Ryu-gyong | Diving header from Jon free-kick delivery |
Final Preview (FIFA Framing)
FIFA billed the 27 September decider as holders vs 2022 champions:
- DPR Korea — aiming to be first to retain the U-20 women's crown
- Spain — fresh from 2–0 over Italy (FIFA report)
Result: Spain champions on penalties.
FAQ
What was DPR Korea vs Colombia score?
3–0 to DPR Korea on 23 September 2026.
Did DPR Korea concede in Poland 2026 before the final?
FIFA's semi-final report noted they had not conceded in nine consecutive U-20 Women's World Cup matches entering the final weekend.
Where is the official FIFA match report?
DPR Korea 3–0 Colombia — FIFA.com.
Who did Colombia play next?
Italy in the bronze final (26 September 2026).