The tightly contested final at Stadion Miejski ŁKS produced few clear-cut chances as both sides cancelled each other out over 120 minutes. Spain eventually prevailed in the shoot-out to claim their first title in the competition.
DPR Korea had been one of the standout teams of the tournament, remaining unbeaten until the final and defeating Colombia 3-0 in the semi-finals. Spain, meanwhile, progressed with strong performances, including a 2-0 semi-final win over Italy.
In the third-place play-off earlier on Saturday, Colombia claimed the bronze medal by defeating Italy 4-3 on penalties after the match finished 1-1.
Spain’s victory completes a successful campaign in Poland and underlines the continued strength of European sides at youth level. DPR Korea can take pride in reaching the final and their impressive run throughout the tournament.
The final brought the curtain down on a competitive and high-quality edition of the U-20 Women’s World Cup, with several young talents announcing themselves on the global stage.