North Korea vs Japan, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Second Round
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCAbout
North Korea are hosting Japan
at TBC, , , starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Venue: TBC
Location: ,
Venue: TBC
Location: ,
WCQ - AFC Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | Iraq | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 2 | -2 | 0 |
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