North Korea at the FIFA World Cup

North Korea qualified and participated in the 1966 and 2010 FIFA World Cup. In 1966, North Korea won the first round after competing against the Soviet Union, Chile, and Italy. North Korea progressed to the second round, thus making them the first Asian country to have qualified past the first round. However, they lost to Portugal in the quarter finals. Seven players were consistently fielded during these matches. North Korea had four top goalscorers in 1966, and only one goalscorer in the 2010 World Cup.

North Korea at the FIFA World Cup

North Korea qualified and participated in the 1966 and 2010 FIFA World Cup. In 1966, North Korea won the first round after competing against the Soviet Union, Chile, and Italy. North Korea progressed to the second round, thus making them the first Asian country to have qualified past the first round. However, they lost to Portugal in the quarter finals. Seven players were consistently fielded during these matches. North Korea had four top goalscorers in 1966, and only one goalscorer in the 2010 World Cup.