North Korea cancels World Cup qualifier against Japan

Last-minute decision on Tuesday’s match leaves football bodies searching for alternative venue North Korea has abruptly cancelled its 2026 World Cup qualifying ... in Tokyo on Thursday in ... Read More

North Korea pulls out of hosting World Cup soccer qualifier against Japan

The two sides played the first leg of back-to-back qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday in ... Japanese news agency Kyodo reported that North Korea is believed to have pulled out due ... Read More

North Korea cancels visit by Japan after losing to them in World Cup qualifier, media says

North Korea reportedly canceled hosting Japan in a World Cup qualifier just hours after losing to Japan in Tokyo on Thursday ... news. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading ... Read More

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Japan prepared to host and then travel to North Korea for back-to-back FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Find your bookmarks in your Independent ... into the unknown in back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against North Korea. Asian qualifying resumes Thursday with Japan hosting North Korea in Tokyo. Read More

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North Korea says it will launch 'several' spy satellites this year

SEOUL, April 1 (UPI) --North Korea ... on Thursday gave TikTok 24 hours to give it a risk assessment on its new app that give users "rewards" to like or watch videos. World News // 17 hours ... Read More

Japan handed 3-0 win after North Korea call off World Cup qualifier

March 30 (Reuters) - Japan have been awarded a 3-0 victory after North Korea called off a World Cup qualifier ... Daily Briefing newsletter provides all the news you need to start your day. Read More

Japan To Advance In World Cup Qualifying After N. Korea Game Cancelled

Japan beat North Korea 1-0 in Tokyo on Thursday to make it three wins from three in Asian qualifying Group B. Coach Hajime Moriyasu, who took Japan to the last 16 of the Qatar World Cup after wins ... Read More

North Korea fires ballistic missile into the sea of Japan, claims Seoul

North Korea fired a medium-range ... transfers began around last July. Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed ... Read More

FIFA Cancels Japan-North Korea World Cup qualifier

On Thursday, Japan beat North Korea 1-0 in their first qualifier in Tokyo. Japan is set to play Myanmar and Syria in June in the second round Group B of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read More