25th U17 Korfball World Cup 2025

28 / 29 June
Eindhoven
The Netherlands

Welcome to the 25th Korfball U17 World Cup

This year marks a special milestone as we proudly celebrate the 25th edition of the Korfball U17 World Cup in Eindhoven! What started as a modest youth tournament has grown into a truly international event, bringing together the world's most talented young korfball players for a weekend of sport, friendship, and unforgettable memories.

Over the years, the U17 World Cup has become a breeding ground for future stars and a shining example of international sportsmanship. Were excited to once again welcome teams from all over the world to compete, connect, and celebrate the game we love.

Let the games begin - and let's make this silver edition one to remember!

This international korfball tournament for players under 17 will be held in sports centre De Vijfkamp in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, and is patronized by the International Korfball Federation (IKF).

The local korfball clubs Attila, DSC, PSV/RM Verkeersdiensten and Rust Roest will assist the KNKV with the organization of this event.

Saturday, poule phase:
The teams will play in round robin format within their own group.

Sunday, the concluding day:
Cross matches and finals.

The Netherlands regains the title after a tactful match against defending champion Chinese Taipei

The Netherlands regained the title in a convincing match. Especially in the first half, the passing and ball lines were well protected, which led to a 9-3 halftime score. After the break, the Netherlands continued where they left off and were able to maintain the defensive pressure, even using all the substitutions. Due to the defensive pressure, the excellent leading referees  rightly awarded Chinese Taipei with some penalties, but due to the varied attacking play of the Netherlands, the final score was 25-16 and they rightly became world champions!

Wordt Champion 2024 The Netherlands!

Group Rankings

Group A

Finals

1
The Netherlands
2
Chinese Taipei
3
Belgium
4
Czechia
5
England
6
Catalonia
7
Portugal
8
Germany
9
Hungary
10
Slovakia
Team
Played
Won
Draw
Lost
Points
Goals
For
Goals
Against

Group C Ranking Sunday June 29, 2025

Team
Played
Won
Lost
Points
Goals
For
Goals
Against
England
5
4
1
12
54
38
Catalonia*
5
3
2
10
60
57
Portugal
5
3
2
9
52
44
Germany
5
3
2
9
51
42
Hungary*
5
2
3
5
48
54
Slovakia
5
0
5
0
35
65

*Catalonia - Hungary 12 - 13 Golden Goal

Teams 2025

Belgium
Belgium is ready for the U17KWC 2025!
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Belgium
Catalonia
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Catalonia
Chinese Taipei
The 2025 Chinese Taipei U17 Korfball Team is a disciplined and talented squad guided by expert coaches. With excellent teamwork, solid skills, and strong sportsmanship, they’ve earned recognition both locally and internationally. United by the values of teamwork, respect, perseverance, and breakthrough, these young athletes proudly represent TPE, aiming to shine on the global stage and show the world the strength and passion of our next generation.
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Chinese Taipei
Czechia
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Czechia
England
The England U17 squad have been working hard with coaches Davesh Patel and Gary Cole in preparation for the U17 World Cup! The squad consists of 2 players from last year's World Cup team, several players from our successful U15 squad of last year and some new faces. With several training dates still to go, the team are excited about competing in Eindhoven.
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England
Germany
After long and intense preparation in spring and in June, we selected a young and talented team that combines international experience with fresh new faces. While aiming for a high placement, we also want to have fun, gain experience, and establish a foundation for a successful future in Korfball. Team Germany is ready to show their skills and take on the challenge of international competition.
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Germany
Hong Kong China
Hong Kong China Korfball Association sent players to participate in the U17 World Cup again after 2 years. Hong Kong China Korfball Team (U17), the main members are first time to participate in this tournament. We hope to give more learning opportunities to the players of the two competitions, and then back to Hong Kong to continue development into a strong team.
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Hong Kong China
Hungary
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Hungary
Portugal
We're a young group working to present ourselves in the best possible light. We're united and focused to be a cohesive, competitive team, determined to achieve the best possible place in the final standings.
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Portugal
The Netherlands
We aim to defend our world title successfully. Our team has grown, and diversity in talent is thriving.
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The Netherlands

2022
NETHERLANDS beats belgium

The Netherlands under 17 has become champion of the world in a crowded sports hall with enthusiastic spectators. After a 12-9 halftime score, a convincing 25-17 victory over Belgium was achieved.

Click here for the livescore and statistics

Watch the whole game back in 4K(!) here.

Photo by KorfballPhoto.com

Photos from 2022 WEEKEND!

KorfballPhoto.com has provided us with several pictures from different matches. Just click at this link to see all the photos we have placed on our website.

Photos from saturday AND SUNDAY (2019)

KorfballPhoto.com has provided us with several pictures from different matches. Just click at this link to see all the photos we have placed on our website.

Portugal HAVING FUN (2019)

At the end of a long and hot day the team of Portugal had still enough energy to perform the Dutch song "Naar rechts, naar links"....

Video recorded by Rob van Heuven

25th edition

First event took place in 1999

Winners

The Netherlands (including regional teams) won this tournament 21 times, Belgium, Chinese Taipei and Russia each 1 time.

10 TEAMS

This year 10  teams from 10 different countries are participating in this tournament.

ORGANIZATION

This event is organized by Attila, DSC, PSV/RM Verkeersdiensten, Rust Roest and KNKV
and is patronized by IKF.

GAMES / PROGRAM

Which matches will be played where and when?
On the game page you can see all the games.
On the team page you can see the games per team.

Livescore Field 1 (De Vijfkamp)Livescore Field 2 (TEnnishal)

Watch the young talents of each country

Fragment of the final game The Netherlands - Chinese Taipei played in 2024.

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About U17KWC

Young players will develop skills and experience during this event. Most players will play for the first time in the national team that represents their country. Playing in and having the best Korfball can get. Have fun, enjoy. Spectators will also enjoy the environment, the atmosphere and the youthful way of playing, dynamically and without borders. Come, see and be part of it!

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