Nigeria Make History As Flamingos Beat Japan While Korea DPR Thrash Brazil 6-0 In World Cup Results

According to a report by ESPN on Saturday, November 7, 2026, Nigeria’s Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, while Korea DPR claimed third place after recording a convincing 6-0 victory over Brazil in the bronze-medal match.

The two encounters brought the 2026 tournament in Morocco to an exciting conclusion, with Nigeria achieving a historic milestone and Korea DPR finishing among the competition’s top three teams.

In the final, the Flamingos delivered an impressive performance against Japan, who were hoping to secure another championship after previously winning the competition in 2014.

Nigeria took the lead in the 39th minute through Awawu Bashiru. The midfielder produced an effort from outside the penalty area, and Japan’s goalkeeper, Kou Kadowaki, failed to deal with the attempt as the ball crossed the goal line.

The Nigerian youngsters maintained their advantage until the half-time break and returned for the second half with another attacking opportunity.

Their positive start after the restart produced a second goal in the 47th minute. Oluebube Umejiaku found the back of the net to extend Nigeria’s lead to 2-0 and put the Flamingos in a strong position to win the trophy.

Japan refused to surrender and managed to pull one goal back through Fuki Ito in the 80th minute. The goal created a tense finish, but Nigeria successfully defended their advantage until the final whistle.

The 2-1 victory confirmed Nigeria as champions of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, making them the first African nation to lift the trophy.

Meanwhile, Korea DPR produced an outstanding performance in the third-place playoff, defeating Brazil 6-0 to secure the bronze medal.

Kim Won-sim opened the scoring in the 12th minute before Ri Ui-gyong increased the advantage in the 43rd minute. Korea DPR went into the half-time interval with a comfortable two-goal lead.

The Asian side continued their dominance after the restart, with Ri Ye-rim scoring in the 61st minute. Ri Ui-gyong then registered her second goal of the encounter in the 71st minute to make it 4-0.

Yu Jong-hyang added the fifth goal in the 86th minute, while Ri Kyong-im completed the emphatic victory with another strike in the 87th minute.

The results confirmed Nigeria as champions, Japan as runners-up, Korea DPR in third place and Brazil in fourth position.

For Nigeria, the championship represents a major achievement in women’s football. The Flamingos recovered from their opening defeat against Poland to win six consecutive matches and finish the tournament as world champions.

Their historic triumph has brought Africa its first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup title, making the 2026 edition a memorable tournament for Nigerian football.

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