For the first time in the history of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, the semi-finals are comprised of four teams from four different confederations. CONMEBOL representative Brazil face Asian outfit Korea DPR, while European champions Netherlands are up against Concacaf contenders Mexico.
Fixtures
Wednesday 5 November
Brazil v Korea DPR
Netherlands v Mexico
Every Player of the Match at Morocco 2025
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Brazil v Korea DPR
16:30 in Rabat
12:30 in Brasilia
00:30 in Pyongyang (on 6 November)
The first semi-final in Rabat is an intriguing clash. Despite all their international pedigree, Brazil have reached this stage for the first time, while Korea DPR have won this tournament a record three times – and although both teams are mainstays of the competition, it’s only the second time after the 2016 group stage that they have faced each other.
After an another hugely impressive performance in a 5-1 quarter-final victory over Asian rivals Japan, Korea DPR seem almost unbeatable. The Seleção meanwhile have had their difficulties on the way to the last four and were only able to crack Canada in the penalty shoot-out thanks to a save by the outstanding Ana Morganti, but have much to prove.
Quotes
“Success is somewhat relative. We have done things that had never been achieved before. But we know that success in football is about getting on a podium. We didn’t intend to come to the World Cup to have a good campaign. We came to get on the podium, that’s what we’re thinking about, that’s where we’re looking. The more stages we advance, the harder it gets, but I think we are prepared to deal with the complexities of this match.”
Rilany Silva, Brazil coach
“We will do our best in the semi-final. The matches we are facing now are even more important and I regard
everything as the very beginning for us, so we are going to do our best.”
Pak Song-jin, Korea DPR coach
Players to Watch
Kaylane (Brazil)
Brazil’s captain has been their linchpin in midfield at this tournament. She brought their tournament underway, scoring in the third minute of the opening game against Morocco, and most recently converted her penalty in the shoot-out against Canada. “My teammates’ happiness is mine. I’m happy for them because when one wins, everyone wins,” she told FIFA after the quarter-final victory.
Kim Won-sim (Korea DPR)
It’s hard to pick between Kim Won-sim and her teammate Yu Jong-hyang, with both players on six goals here in Morocco and with two Player of the Match awards to their name. Kim Won-sim’s quarter-final goal after 37 seconds shocked Japan and left them unable to find their way back into the game, and after the match, she warned all future opponents: “I’m going to score even more goals to make us victorious.”
Netherlands v Mexico
20:00 in Rabat
20:00 in Amsterdam
13:00 in Mexico City
The Netherlands are one of the stories of the tournament: Twice, it seemed like they were firmly on their way home, and twice they came back spectacularly and are now the first debutants since Italy in 2014 to reach the semi-finals after their second shootout victory in a row.
The European champions now meet a familiar foe in Mexico, a nation who they fell to in the group stage at Morocco 2025 as Citlalli Reyes scored a late winner. Mexico have had their own share of dramatic victories, defeating Italy on penalties in the quarter-finals after goalkeeper Valentina Murrieta spectacularly saved two spot-kicks during the game and a third during the shootout.
Quotes
“This will be a different game from the one we played before. I told the players to stay calm and celebrate, we’re among the top four teams now. Tomorrow, we’ll start preparing for the next match against a great opponent.”
Miguel Gamero, Mexico coach
Players to Watch
Ranneke Derks (Netherlands)
Derks was the best player of this Netherlands team when they became European champions earlier this year, but has struggled so far in Morocco. Coming from the bench at half-time in the quarter-final, she seemed like a woman on a mission. Derks had her moment scoring the 2-2 to take it to the penalty shoot-out, where she converted confidently, and took home the Player of the Match award. With Liv Pennock suspended, the Dutch will be counting on her more than ever.
Valentina Murrieta (Mexico)
If Mexico are back in the semi-finals once again, they largely have Murrieta to thank. The Club America goalkeeper has started all five matches for El Tri and has not conceded a single goal since their opening outing against Korea DPR. Shielded by a rock-solid backline, she has still been called upon to make crucial saves — most notably in the quarter-final against Italy. After stopping penalties from Rachele Giudici and Giulia Galli during the match, she then produced the decisive save in the shoot-out to send Mexico through.
