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    2026 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Third Round
    Iran
    Iran

    Iran

    6-2-0, 20 PTS
    6/10
    North Korea
    North Korea

    North Korea

    0-2-6, 2 PTS
    • Summary
    • Statistics

    Game Information

    Azadi Stadium
    12:00 PM, June 10, 2025
    Tehran, Iran

    Top Scorers

    IranIran

    M Taremi

    Forward Matches: 13 Goals: 9
    17

    S Azmoun

    Forward Matches: 13 Goals: 8

    M Mohebbi

    Midfielder Matches: 9 Goals: 5
    North KoreaNorth Korea

    J Il-Gwan

    Midfielder Matches: 9 Goals: 5

    J Ri

    Forward Matches: 9 Goals: 3

    K Yu-Song

    Defender Matches: 13 Goals: 2

    Most Assists

    IranIran

    M Taremi

    Forward Matches: 13 Assists: 6
    17

    S Azmoun

    Forward Matches: 13 Assists: 5

    S Ghoddos

    Midfielder Matches: 11 Assists: 2
    North KoreaNorth Korea

    H Kwang-Song

    Forward Matches: 11 Assists: 3

    C Ok-Chol

    Defender Matches: 11 Assists: 2

    P Chung-Song

    Midfielder Matches: 13 Assists: 1

    Head To Head Record

    LAST FIVE GAMESDateCOMPETITION
    North Korea2 - 3IranNov 14, 2024FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
    Iran1 - 0North KoreaJan 15, 2011AFC Asian Cup
    Iran1 - 0North KoreaJan 2, 2010International Friendly
    North Korea0 - 0IranJun 6, 2009FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
    Iran2 - 1North KoreaOct 15, 2008FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    South Korea8440+716
    Jordan8341+613
    Iraq8332+112
    Oman8314-210
    Palestine8134-56
    Kuwait8053-75
    Full Table

    FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC Standings

    TeamGPWDLGDP
    Iran8620+920
    Uzbekistan8521+417
    United Arab Emirates8413+713
    Qatar8314-510
    Kyrgyz Republic8206-66
    North Korea8026-92
    Full Table

    WCQ - AFC News

    Popovic: Socceroos "ready" for Japan showdown with World Cup spot on the line

    Popovic: Socceroos "ready" for Japan showdown with World Cup spot on the line

    Socceroos head coach Tony Popovic says his side are prepared and focused ahead of Thursday's crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Japan.
    Popovic, Burgess look ahead to Austrialia's WC qualifier vs. Japan

    Popovic, Burgess look ahead to Austrialia's WC qualifier vs. Japan

    Tony Popovic and Cameron Burgess talk ahead of the Socceroos World Cup qualifier against Japan.
    Japan tinkering the next step towards winning World Cup

    Japan tinkering the next step towards winning World Cup

    Japan will be hoping sweeping changes to the current squad will hold them in good stead for next year's World Cup.
    All WCQ - AFC News
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