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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

    Imam Reza Stadium
    12:00 PM, June 10, 2025
    Mashhad

    Top Scorers

    IranIran

    M Taremi

    Forward Matches: 13 Goals: 9

    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

    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 Koreaundefined - undefinedIranNov 14, 2024FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
    North Koreaundefined - undefinedIranJan 15, 2011AFC Asian Cup
    North Koreaundefined - undefinedIranJan 2, 2010International Friendly
    North Koreaundefined - undefinedIranJun 6, 2009FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
    North Koreaundefined - undefinedIranOct 15, 2008FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

    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

    High-stakes, noise, and no Irvine: The path ahead for the Socceroos

    High-stakes, noise, and no Irvine: The path ahead for the Socceroos

    With Jackson Irvine sidelined, Tony Popovic faces a defining selection dilemma as the Socceroos prepare for two high-stakes World Cup qualifiers that will determine their path to 2026.
    Yukinari Sugawara hopes high of World Cup qualification can help Southampton beat the drop

    Yukinari Sugawara hopes high of World Cup qualification can help Southampton beat the drop

    Yukinari Sugawara hopes a recent international high can help his bid to help Southampton avoid relegation.
    Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

    Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

    After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.
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