North Korea

North Korea

6th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

2023 Fixtures

PRK
0 - 1 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
UZB
PRK
2 - 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
IRN
KGZ
1 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
PRK
UAE
1 - 1 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
PRK
PRK
2 - 2 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
QAT
UZB
1 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
PRK
PRK
4 - 1 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
MYA
PRK
1 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
SYR
PRK
0 - 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
JPN
JPN
1 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
PRK
What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway

From the Japanese juggernaut to numerical deficits not mattering, here's what we learnt from the third round of Asian qualifiers.

The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins

There is plenty to look forward to as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday.

The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup

18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup as the third round of Asian qualifiers kick off on Thursday.

Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will renew their respective rivalries in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the second round of the Asian qualifiers completed, 18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup.

Who is still a chance of progressing in the Asian World Cup qualifiers heading into the final day? Who is still a chance of progressing in the Asian World Cup qualifiers heading into the final day?

13 are through but five spots in the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup are still up for grabs.

South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers

Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.

Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers

From teams desperately needing a win to those on the verge of advancing, here are five things to look out for on match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

North Korea withdraws from 2022 Qatar World Cup North Korea withdraws from 2022 Qatar World Cup

North Korea has officially pulled out of qualification for the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed on Sunday.

North Korea game 'was like war' - South Korea North Korea game 'was like war' - South Korea

South Korea were happy to have made it back from Pyongyang in one piece after Tuesday's 2022 World Cup qualifier, a Korean FA official said.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Iran 6 +7 16
2 Uzbekistan 6 +3 13
3 United Arab Emira.. 6 +8 10
4 Qatar 6 -7 7
5 Kyrgyz Republic 6 -7 3
6 North Korea 6 -4 2
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Jong Il-Gwan 5 9 0
Ri Jo-Guk 3 8 0
Ri Il-Song 2 10 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Han Kwang-Song 3 11 1
Choe Ok-Chol 2 11 0
Paek Chung-Son.. 1 11 0