North Korea is currently competing in the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Their upcoming match against Uzbekistan on Tuesday, November 19th, holds significant importance for their chances of advancing to the next stage of the qualification process.
A draw against Uzbekistan would be a crucial result for North Korea, as it would keep their hopes alive for qualifying for the final round. The top two teams from each group in the third round will directly qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the third and fourth-placed teams will advance to the fourth round.
This match is taking place at the New Laos National Stadium in Vientiane, Laos, and will be a crucial test for North Korea as they strive to secure their place in the next round of the World Cup qualifiers.