North Korean athletes after their semi-final victory against Colombia (photo FIFA)

North Korea finished in second place at the U20 Women's World Cup. They were defeated in the final by Spain in a penalty shootout. Nevertheless, the North Korean team delivered a remarkable statistical performance.

North Korea did not concede a single goal throughout the tournament. From the group stage to the final, they managed to keep their defense intact. At the end of the final match against Spain, their goal remained unbreached. After a goalless extra time, the score was 0-0. It was only in the penalty shootout that North Korea had to bow out and relinquish their title.

Over 7 matches in the tournament, North Korea scored 16 goals, including 9 in the group stage and 7 in the knockout phase.

✖️🤯🇰🇵 INCREDIBLE: North Korea reached the FINAL of the U20 Women's World Cup, did not lose any matches, did not concede any goals in the tournament, and yet did not win the title.

✅️ 2-0 against 🇵🇹
✅️ 4-0 against 🇨🇷
✅️ 3-0 against 🇨🇴
✅️ 2-0 against 🇯🇵
✅️ 2-0 against 🇨🇦
✅️ 3-0 against 🇨🇴
❌️ 0-0 against 🇪🇸… pic.twitter.com/NSK6qB1ujW

— Mundo Pelota (@mundopelotanet) September 27, 2026