
United Arab Emirates vs North Korea, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCAbout
United Arab Emirates are hosting North Korea
at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.
Match Timeline
- 22': Kim Pom-Hyok (North Korea) Yellow Card at 22'
- 45': Kim Kuk-Jin (North Korea) Substitution at 45'
- 55': Isam Feiz (United Arab Emirates) Substitution at 55'
- 64': Ali Saleh Amro (United Arab Emirates) Substitution at 64'
- 64': Yahya Al Ghassani (United Arab Emirates) Substitution at 64'
- 66': Yahya Al Ghassani (United Arab Emirates) Goal at 66'
- 74': Han Kwang-Song (North Korea) Shot Off Target at 74'
- 76': Marcus Meloni (United Arab Emirates) Substitution at 76'
- 76': Jong Il-Gwan (North Korea) Substitution at 76'
- 84': Kouame Kouadio (United Arab Emirates) Yellow Card at 84'
- 85': Marcus Meloni (United Arab Emirates) Yellow Card at 85'
- 86': Jong Il-Gwan (North Korea) Goal at 86'
- 90'+6': Ri Un-Chol (North Korea) Substitution at 96'
Statistics
![]() |
UAE![]() |
|
---|---|---|
16 | Fouls | 12 |
1 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
0 | Red Cards | 0 |
0 | Offsides | 0 |
5 | Corner Kicks | 5 |
0 | Saves | 5 |
40.7 | Possession | 59.3 |
17 | SHOTS | 8 |
6 | ON GOAL | 1 |
0.4 | On Target % | 0.1 |
0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
1 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
0 | Accurate Passes | 0 |
0 | Passes | 0 |
0.0 | Pass Completion % | 0.0 |
0 | Accurate Crosses | 0 |
0 | Crosses | 0 |
0.0 | Cross % | 0.0 |
0 | Long Balls | 0 |
0 | Accurate Long Balls | 0 |
0.0 | Long Balls % | 0.0 |
6 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
0 | Effective Tackles | 0 |
0 | Tackles | 0 |
0.0 | Tackle % | 0.0 |
0 | Interceptions | 0 |
0 | Effective Clearances | 0 |
0 | Clearances | 0 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Venue: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Attendance: 8,536
Venue: Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium
Location: Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Attendance: 8,536
Line-Ups
United Arab Emirates (4-3-3)
No. | Name |
---|---|
17 | Khalid Eisa (GK) |
4 | Kouame Autonne ![]() |
12 | Khalifa Al-Hammadi |
2 | Abdullah Idrees |
19 | Khaled Ebraheim |
5 | Ali Salmin |
14 | Abdulla Hamad Al-Menhali |
8 | Tahnoon Al Zaabi |
11 | Caio Canedo |
23 | Bruno Conçeicão De Oliveira |
9 | Harib Abdalla Al-Maazmi |
North Korea (4-4-2)
No. | Name |
---|---|
1 | Kang Ju-Hyok (GK) |
16 | Kim Yu-Song |
23 | Jong Kum-Song |
4 | Kim Pom-Hyok ![]() |
14 | Choe Ok-Chol |
22 | Kim Kuk-Bom |
17 | Kang Kuk-Chol II |
13 | Ri Il-Song |
20 | Paek Chung-Song |
9 | Jo-Guk Ri |
10 | Han Kwang-Song |
WCQ - AFC News

Behind Kōta Takai's rapid three-year rise to the Premier League with Tottenham
In the span of three years, Kōta Takai has gone from making his professional debut to signing for Tottenham.

How Tony Popovic guided the Socceroos to the 2026 World Cup
When the latest round of qualification began badly, Australia turned to Tony Popovic. Here's the inside story of how he turned things around and helped the Socceroos book a berth at the 2026 World Cup.

Tsutomu Ogura abruptly leaves Lions: Why? And what's next for Singapore?
Having recently undergone leadership change, where does the departure of Tsutomu Ogura leave Singaporean football?

Tsutomu Ogura steps down as Singapore coach
The Football Association of Singapore has announced the resignation of Tsutomu Ogura as coach of the Lions.

Socceroos using 'world-class' MLS to prepare for World Cup
A trio of Socceroos who call MLS home are confident the league's rising standards will bolster their hopes of being part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.