Japan face DPR Korea at 10pm on November 4 and Brazil meet Nigeria at 1am on November 5 in Vietnam time in the U17 Women’s World Cup semi-finals, according to FIFA match information checked on November 4. An Asian rivalry and a South America-Africa contest will determine the finalists in Morocco.
Japan seek a different outcome
Japan won all three group games without conceding, then beat Kenya 3-1 and Ghana 1-0. Nanami Kurita has four goals, including the winner against Ghana.
DPR Korea defeated Japan 5-1 in the 2026 U17 Women's Asian Cup final. Their current campaign included a group defeat to Nigeria, followed by a 6-0 win over hosts Morocco and victory against the United States. Ri Ui-gyong scored twice against the Americans to reach five goals in the tournament.
Japan coach Sadayoshi Shirai wants better ball retention while attacking. DPR Korea coach Ji Yun-nam is focused on overcoming Japan as the next step towards the title.
Brazil and Nigeria recover from difficulties
Brazil remain unbeaten after beating Canada 6-2, drawing 3-3 with both Ghana and Poland and coming from behind against China with two second-half goals. Greise Kelly has contributed to eight of their 17 goals, including five assists.
Nigeria lost their opener 2-1 to Poland before beating Puerto Rico, DPR Korea, Mexico and Venezuela. Azeezat Oduntan's 89th-minute penalty decided the Venezuela match, while goalkeeper Jane Ijirigho has made 16 saves.
Brazil coach Rilany highlighted Nigeria's physical strength, and Akeem Busari wants his players to perform at their best. The next task is to win a final berth; the preceding records do not settle either semi-final.