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With a final pre-tournament FIFA ranking of 105th in the world, North Korea was the lowest-ranked team to qualify for the World Cup since the rankings began in 1993. 2010 was North Korea's first appearance at the World Cup since 1966. The draw placed North Korea in Group G. They played their first match against five-time winners Brazil on 15 June.
North Korea's flag at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Between 2014 and January 2024, the official kit provider for the North Korean national teams was the North Korean sports company Choeusu. [18] In January 2024, Chinese sports brand Inlang became the official kit sponsor. [19]
6 September 2011 2014 World Cup qualification: North Korea : 1–0 ... 15 October 2019 2022 World Cup qualification: North Korea : 0–0
Earning a spot at the 2010 World Cup marked only the second time North Korea had qualified for the world’s marquee soccer competition since 1966, when the Cheollima made it to the quarterfinals ...
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has begun. Check HuffPost's World Cup dashboard throughout the tournament for standings, schedules, and detailed summaries of each match.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's national football teams organised by FIFA. It took place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014, after the country was awarded the hosting rights in 2007.
In 2009, he led the team as it qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, their first since 1966. [2] [3] After a disappointing showing at the World Cup, Kim faced harsh criticism upon his return to North Korea. Radio Free Asia reported that he was publicly shamed and condemned for hours in front of 400 people, including the North Korean sports ...
Japan defeated North Korea 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the women’s soccer tournament at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Japan had three clear standout players who helped book its tickets for Paris.