FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

North Korea vs United Arab Emirates, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round

· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
  • 43': Kim Yu-Song
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  • 5': Fábio Lima
  • 90'+8': Sultan Adil

About

North Korea are hosting United Arab Emirates at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, King Fahd International Stadium, Saudi Arabia, starting on . The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC.

Game Information

Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

Venue: Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium
Location: King Fahd International Stadium, Saudi Arabia
Attendance: 223

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Qatar 2 +1 4
2 United Arab Emirates 2 0 3
3 Oman 2 -1 1
Full Table

Line-Ups

PRK North Korea (4-4-2)

No. Name
1 Kang Ju-Hyok (GK)
16 Kim Yu-Song
5 Hwi-Nam Jong Yellow Card
19 Sung-Hye Kim
12 Ryong Il Choe
17 Kang Kuk-Chol II
15 Myong Song Ra
4 Kum Chol Ri
20 Paek Chung-Song
10 Ri Il-Song
11 Kwang-Hun Pak

UAE United Arab Emirates (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
17 Khalid Eisa (GK)
4 Kouame Autonne
3 Lucas Pimenta
9 Harib Abdalla Al-Maazmi
5 Marcus Meloni
10 Fábio Lima
6 Abdalla Ramadan Yellow Card
15 Yahia Nader Yellow Card
14 Caio
21 Luan Pereira
16 Jonathan Santos

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