A hat-trick from Myong Yu-jong secured the three-time champions a dream start as they marked their return to the continental stage for the first time since 2010 with a commanding display.
The East Asians wasted no time in asserting their attacking intent, opening the scoring as early as the sixth minute. Myong capitalised on Chae Un Yong’s cross from the right after Kim Kyong Yong’s low header had been blocked by the Uzbekistan defence, guiding the rebound into the top left corner of the net. .....
𝗙𝗧 | 🇰🇵 DPR Korea 3️⃣-0️⃣ Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
— #WAC2026 (@afcasiancup) March 3, 2026
Three goals. Three points. And a masterclass by Myong Yu-jong!#WAC2026 | #PRKvUZB pic.twitter.com/98MF1a7dKq
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