Japan 3-0 North Korea (Mar 26, 2024) Team Stats

Japan

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

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

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

North Korea

Japan

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

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

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

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FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC Standings

WCQ - AFC News

3-0-0, 9 PTS

LAST FIVE GAMES				Date	COMPETITION
L	Japan	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Mar 21, 2024	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
W	Myanmar	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Nov 21, 2023	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
L	Syria	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Nov 16, 2023	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
D	Lebanon	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Nov 19, 2019	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
L	Turkmenistan	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Nov 14, 2019	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

LAST FIVE GAMES				Date	COMPETITION
W	North Korea	undefined - undefined	Japan	Mar 21, 2024	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
L	Iran	undefined - undefined	Japan	Feb 3, 2024	AFC Asian Cup
W	Bahrain	undefined - undefined	Japan	Jan 31, 2024	AFC Asian Cup
W	Indonesia	undefined - undefined	Japan	Jan 24, 2024	AFC Asian Cup
L	Iraq	undefined - undefined	Japan	Jan 19, 2024	AFC Asian Cup

LAST FIVE GAMES			Date	COMPETITION
Japan	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Mar 21, 2024	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Japan	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Nov 15, 2011	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Japan	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Sep 2, 2011	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Japan	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Jun 8, 2005	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
Japan	undefined - undefined	North Korea	Feb 9, 2005	FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

TBC

TBD, March 26, 2024

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 a recent international high can help his bid to help Southampton avoid relegation.

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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South Korea