Upfront - A Women's Football Podcast

How North Korea has become a powerhouse in women's football

North Korea won the Under 20 Women’s World Cup for a third time last month, meaning they are now one of the most successful sides in the tournament’s history. So how has such a politically isolated country forged such a strong presence on the global stage? We’re joined by Tokyo-based sports journalist Alex Bishop, who talks us through that winning moment in Bogotá, their rise as a women’s football power and why North Korea’s youth development is so strong. Plus, Alex explains how their senior team has consistently maintained a top-ten FIFA ranking, and whether he can see them at the World Cup in Brazil in 2027. Join us! Follow us on <a href="https://x.com/upfront_pod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/upfront_pod/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UpfrontPod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>! Email us <a href="mailto:show@upfrontpod.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">show@upfrontpod.com</a>. Sign up for the Football Ramble Patreon to get ad-free Upfront shows and more: <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/footballramble" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">patreon.com/footballramble</a>. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Welcome to Upfront, the dedicated women's football podcast brought to you by the Football Ramble! Join Chloe Morgan and Rachel O'Sullivan every week for reaction and analysis throughout the season. We'll also tell the cultural stories that matter across the women's game, from the grassroots to the very top. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.