Published 1 month ago

Japan earns scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier

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Japan beat North Korea 1-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo. Ao Tanaka scores the only goal of the game after two minutes. Japan have three wins from three in their group and are firmly on course to reach the next stage of qualifying. The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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The Hindu

North Korea says it cannot host World Cup qualifier: Japan football chief Kozo Tashima

North Korea told Japan on Thursday that it cannot host next week’s World Cup qualifier, Japan’s football association chief Kozo Tashima said, throwing the game into doubt.

1 month ago·India

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Soccer-North Korea won't host World Cup qualifier against Japan, Kyodo reports

TOKYO (Reuters) -North Korea will not host a World Cup qualifier with Japan that was scheduled to be held in Pyongyang next week, Kyodo news agency reported late Thursday, citing the president of the Japan Football Association (JFA). Read full story

1 month ago·Malaysia

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South China Morning Post

Japan beat North Korea, South Korea held as Middle East heavyweights stay unbeaten

Ao Tanaka snares only goal in Japan’s nervy win, Son Heung-min scores in surprise 1-1 with Thailand, while Qatar, Iran win comfortably in 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

1 month ago·Hong Kong

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Channel News Asia

Japan earn scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier

TOKYO: Ao Tanaka's goal after two minutes gave Japan a nervy 1-0 win over a spirited North Korea in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday (Mar 21). Unmarked in the centre of the box, Tanaka beat exposed goalkeeper Kang Ju Hyok and put Japan a step closer to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Can

1 month ago·Singapore

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The West Australian

Early Japan strike sinks N Korea in World Cup qualifier

Japan scored after just 90 seconds and went on to beat North Korea 1-0 in Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while South Korea drew with Thailand.

1 month ago

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Le Figaro

Soccer: the match between North Korea and Japan postponed

North Korea, which had previously decided not to host Japan for a football match in Pyongyang, had forced the meeting to be postponed to a later, unspecified date.

1 month ago·Paris, France

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