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Korea DPR vs Japan Preview & Prediction | 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Round of 16

by Alex Sarwar · November 17 2025, 20:42
Korea DPR vs Japan Preview & Prediction | 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup | Round of 16

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Japan looked utterly dominant as they swept past South Africa in the last round, whilst Korea DPR edged out Venezuela in a gutsy display.

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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Fox Sports

How to watch online: UK – FIFA+ / US – FIFA+

Korea DPR vs Japan prediction

Korea DPR are one win away from matching their best ever finish at the FIFA U-17 World Cup, that being a quarter-final placement back in 2005. For Japan, they have the chance to become three-time quarter-finalists and it would be no surprise when considering the incredible crop of youngsters that they have coming through in what is a hugely successful period for Japanese football across all ages.

Focusing on this contest specifically, Japan played so well against South Africa in the round of 32 and a similar performance here would be really tough for Korea DPR to overcome. But this is a side who managed to earn a draw vs Germany in the group stage, so they’ve shown their worth already. Despite this though, Japan have to be favoured.

Korea DPR vs Japan tip: Japan to win

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