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Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Thu, 27 Jun, 2024

Asian hopefuls learn Road to 26 challengers

Kuala Lumpur: The continent's path to the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised following the conclusion of the FIFA World Cup 26 Preliminary Draw – AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road To 26 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 18 teams were divided into three groups, with eight confirmed berths and a possible additional spot via a playoff available for Asia at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.

Kyrgyz Republic, Indonesia and Palestine are making their debuts at this stage of the AFC Asian Qualifiers.

Asia's best learn Dominican Republic 2024 challengers

Sun, 23 Jun, 2024

Asia's best learn Dominican Republic 2024 challengers

Santo Domingo: Asia's finest learnt their opponents for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024 following the official draw on Saturday.

The continent will be represented by DPR Korea, Japan and Korea Republic, all three former winners of the global showpiece,

Know Your Team: DPR Korea

Tue, 18 Jun, 2024

Know Your Team: DPR Korea

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the third round of the AFC Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is just around the corner with the 18 teams eagerly waiting to discover their respective pathways to global showpiece.

Continuing our look at each of the teams hoping to claim one of the eight automatic spots available for Asia, the-AFC.com next profiles DPR Korea.

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

#AFCU17 Qualifying groups decided

Kuala Lumpur: The draw for the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2025 Qualifiers was finalised at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The 43 teams were divided into 10 groups - seven of four each and three of five - with the Qualifiers to be played between October 19 and 27, 2024.

The 10 group winners and five best second-placed teams will advance to the Finals, with Saudi Arabia scheduled to host the tournament.

Group B: DPR Korea power past Myanmar to advance

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Group B: DPR Korea power past Myanmar to advance

Vientiane: A hat-trick from Ri Jo Guk guided a dominant DPR Korea to a 4-1 victory over Myanmar in their Preliminary Joint Qualification Round 2 Group B match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the Lao National Stadium, Vientiane on Tuesday.

The victory ensured DPR Korea’s entry to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and confirmed to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals as they finished second with nine points behind group winners Japan.

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Myanmar; Japan v Syria

Sun, 09 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Myanmar; Japan v Syria

Tokyo: Syria and DPR Korea will head into Matchday Six of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ desperate for victories.

Syria travel to face Group B winners Japan while DPR Korea meet Myanmar in the neutral venue of Vientiane.

Group B: DPR Korea 1-0 Syria

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Group B: DPR Korea 1-0 Syria

Vientiane: Jong Il Gwan’s last-gasp winner earned DPR Korea a vital 1-0 win over Syria in Group B of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Jong struck in the two minutes into added time to leave DPR Korea trailing their defeated opponents by just a point heading into Matchday Six with Japan having already assured themselves of a first place finish.

Colombia 2024 groups finalised

Wed, 05 Jun, 2024

Colombia 2024 groups finalised

Bogota: Asia's hopefuls discovered their opponents following the draw for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 in Bogota, Colombia on Wednesday.

With the tournament expanded to 24 teams from 16 previously, the teams were drawn into six groups for the August 31-September 22 global showpiece.

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Syria; Myanmar v Japan

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Preview - Group B: DPR Korea v Syria; Myanmar v Japan

Kuala Lumpur: DPR Korea face Syria in what is set to be a mouth-watering clash in Group B of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Syria will head into Thursday's clash at the neutral venue of the Lao National Stadium only needing a draw to confirm a top-two finish which will book their spot in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals.

DPR Korea need a win to keep their hopes of joining already-qualified Japan in the next stage.

Dedicated players the key to DPR Korea's success, says Song

Mon, 20 May, 2024

Dedicated players the key to DPR Korea's success, says Song

Bali: Head coach Song Sung Gwon was over the moon after his charges delivered as DPR Korea edged Japan 1-0 to lift the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 trophy on Sunday.

Their performance from the first group stage match to the final was with plenty of endeavour and motivation and the 56-year-old Song is already casting his attention towards making Asia proud at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Dominican Republic 2024.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u17_womens_asian_cup/video/u17wac_|_final__dpr_korea_1_-_0_japan.html

Japan's Miharu Shinjo named Most Valuable Player

Sun, 19 May, 2024

Japan's Miharu Shinjo named Most Valuable Player

Bali: Miharu Shinjo was named the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup™ Indonesia 2024 Most Valuable Player on Sunday. 

Kickstarting her tournament with a goal against Thailand, Shinjo also scored in the next game against Australia before grabbing a brace in the semi-final win against China PR. 

She also created three chances for her teammates but suffered a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to DPR Korea in the final.