2026 World Cup qualifier football match between North Korea and Japan cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances; relocation to neutral venue considered.
North Korea and Japan's football match in the World Cup qualifiers, scheduled for March 26, has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) informed FIFA of the need to move the match to a neutral venue. The game was initially planned to take place in Pyongyang but was relocated due to concerns over infectious diseases. North Korea and Japan are in Group B of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
March 22, 2024
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