The victory ensured DPR Korea’s entry to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers and confirmed to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Finals as they finished second with nine points behind group winners Japan.
Aware that a win would guarantee them a place in the next round, DPR Korea went on the attack from the kick-off and were rewarded with their first goal in the 12th minute. .....
FT | 🇰🇵 DPR Korea 4️⃣-1️⃣ Myanmar 🇲🇲
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) June 11, 2024
Victory in Vientiane sends DPR Korea to the #AsianQualifiers Third Round! pic.twitter.com/mMxYrk31Tf