Preview - Group D: Japan v Poland

Wed, 16 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group D: Japan v Poland

Santo Domingo: Japan will kick off their bid for a second title with an opening tie against Poland in Group D of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic on Thursday.

Champions in 2014 and runners-up on two occasions, Japan are desperate to lift the trophy again after not advancing past the quarter-finals in the last two editions.

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Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v Colombia

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

Preview - Group B: Korea Republic v Colombia

Santa Domingo: Korea Republic will kick off their bid for a second FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title against Colombia on Wednesday.

Both sides will be desperate for a winning start, with two-time defending champions Spain and the United States the other teams in Group B of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

#U17WWC - Asian players to watch

Tue, 15 Oct, 2024

#U17WWC - Asian players to watch

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 becomes the backdrop for the next generation of Asian players to showcase their talent to a global audience. 

DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic are the three Asian representatives seeking to take the coveted trophy back to Asia for the fifth time in eight editions.

The-AFC.com picks out the several players who could propel these nations to reclaim the title they have each won before.

Know Your Team - Japan

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Know Your Team - Japan

Kuala Lumpur: Japan will be fully focused on winning the title when they kick off their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 challenge.

Japan have enjoyed great success at the tournament, emerging champions in 2014 and having competed in every edition of the global showpiece.

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Know Your Team - Korea Republic

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic will have to be at their best from Matchday One of the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 if they are to enjoy a successful tournament.

Korea Republic have not been able to scale the same heights sinceemerging champions in 2010 and are set to face a tough challenge in Group B.

Know Your Team - DPR Korea

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Know Your Team - DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea will not only be chasing a historic third FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup title but will also be looking to complete a unique double for the second time on the global stage.

The East Asian side won the FIFA U-17 and U-20 world titles in 2016 and having emerged champions of the older age-group tournament last month, will be aiming to scale the peak their senior counterparts achieved.

Asia at the #U17WWC

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Asia at the #U17WWC

Kuala Lumpur: With Asian teams having won four of the seven previous editions, the continent's three representatives will head to the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 optimistic of bringing the coveted trophy back to Asia.

Ahead of the tournament kicking off on Wednesday, the-AFC.com takes a trip down the memory lane of a tournament that Asian teams have thrived in.