The three-time champions will expect another victory when they play Palestine on Wednesday while Tajikistan have to rouse themselves to get their campaign back on track with a win against Malaysia.
Settling quickly, DPR Korea opened their account in the ninth minute after Hong Song Ok delivered a perfect cross into the box for Kim Kyong Yong (pictured above, centre) to head home. .....
FT | 🇰🇵 DPR Korea 🔟-0️⃣ Tajikistan 🇹🇯
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) June 29, 2025
DPR Korea arrive in style at the #WAC2026 Qualifiers with a big win in Group H! pic.twitter.com/EliywvNC4w
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