England advanced to the round of 16 at the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2025 with a 2-0 victory over Korea Republic in their round of 32 match on Saturday. The 2017 champions dominated the first half to secure their place in the knockout stages. Korea Republic's campaign came to an end with the defeat.
The match took place at Al Mansour Muftah pitch in Doha on November 15, 2025. England took the lead in the 28th minute when Korea Republic defender Hwi Jeong accidentally scored an own goal. Reigan Heskey doubled the score five minutes later in the 35th minute, effectively deciding the outcome before halftime.
England controlled the game from start to finish, ending Korea Republic's dream run in the tournament. As 2017 U-17 World Cup champions, England will now face the winners of the Tunisia versus Austria match in the round of 16.
No further goals were scored in the second half, with England maintaining their advantage to progress. This result highlights England's strong performance in the knockout phase, while Korea Republic exits after reaching the round of 32.