But according to South Korean media, the players got off lightly. Ri Dong-kyu, a sports commentator for the North's state-run Korean Central TV, led the reprimands, pointing out the shortcomings of each player, South Korean media said. As of 7 June 2019. Available for everyone, funded by readers. After the Red Mosquitoes, who reached the World Cup quarterfinals in England in 1966, narrowly lost their opening match to Brazil, the regime decided to televise the second group game against Portugal in what is believed to be the country's first live sports broadcast. North Korea watchers said the regime had been hoping to attribute the team's success to Kim Jong-un as it attempts to build support among military and workers' party elites for a transfer of power. In 1930, 1934, and 1938 North Korea entered and was present at the FIFA World Cup as part of Japan. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. During the 2006 World Cup Qualifiers, controversy arose when the team's supporters rioted, interfering with the opponents' safe egress from the stadium, because of North Korea's failure to qualify. The Koreans lost their final match against Ivory Coast 0–3 on 25 June. [7] In a 1999 documentary featuring interviews with surviving members of the team,[8] they describe themselves as having been welcomed home as national heroes. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea national football team (Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국 축구 국가대표팀, recognized as Korea DPR by FIFA)[6] or simply known as North Korea national football team represents North Korea in men's international football and it is governed by the DPR Korea Football Association, the governing body for football in North Korea. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea national football team (Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국 축구 국가대표팀, recognized as Korea DPR by FIFA) or simply known as North Korea national football team represents North Korea in men's international football and it is governed by the DPR Korea Football Association, the governing body for football in North Korea. Although Russia, Turkey, and Scotland failed to qualify for the finals, their domestic leagues were represented by 14, 14, and 10 players respectively. Start Finish. The 2010 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament held in South Africa from 11 June until 11 July 2010. 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In their next game against Portugal on 21 June, they were defeated 0–7. Having lost all three group matches, they were knocked out, finishing at the bottom of Group G. It was reported that the small contingency of apparent North Korean football fans were actually Chinese people who bought tickets reserved for North Korean government officials. [18], This article is about the men's team. All rights reserved. The following players have been called up to the North Korea squad within the last twelve months. Name North Korea's 23-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa (only surnames required). Coach: Raymond Domenech The English, German, and Italian squads were made up entirely of players from the respective countries' domestic leagues. For the first time in World Cup history, all teams had at least one player from a European club (North Korea being the only team with just one, Hong Yong-jo). He was fired despite the team managed to qualify for the 2019 Asian Cup. Despite starting well (as against Brazil), their defensive and well organised approach unravelled after Portugal scored on them. [citation needed]. Early this month the players were summoned to an auditorium at the working people's culture palace in Pyongyang, forced onstage and subjected to a six-hour barrage of criticism for their poor performances in South Africa, according to the US-based Radio Free Asia. Skip. Start typing to begin the quiz. Altogether, there were 52 national leagues that had players in the tournament. The "grand debate" was reportedly witnessed by 400 athletes and sports students, and the country's sports minister. Jong Tae-se was spared a dressing down over the North Korea team's World Cup performance as he flew directly to Japan, the country of his birth. The team represents both FIFA and Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

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