North Korea vs Qatar Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers | September 10, 2024

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Tournament: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Date: Tuesday, 10th September 

Kick-off time: 12:00 AM GMT

Venue: New Laos National Stadium

North Korea gears up to host the Asian champions Qatar in their second Group A fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers third round at a neutral venue in Laos at New Laos National Stadium. As both sides look to bounce back from defeats in their respective first match in the AFC qualifiers.

North Koreans endured to tough start to the Qualification campaign suffering a 1-0 away loss to Uzbekistan, despite their commendable efforts against stronger opposition in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. 

Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates pulled off a major upset against the AFC Asian Cup holders Qatar in their backyard, beating with a 3-1 scoreline at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar.

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Team News

North Korea National Football Team News 

The North Korean football team have no fresh injury concerns from their previous match. It means head coach Yong-nam Sin will have an entire pool of key players with full fitness to line up against the overpowered Qatari side. 

Qatar National Football Team News 

Qatar head coach Tintín Márquez Lopez made last-minute call-ups to Edmilson Junior (Al-Duhail) and Ahmed Al Rawi (Al Rayyan) to reinforce their attack ahead of facing the North Koreans. Besides, they don’t have any major fitness or injury concerns in the squad. 

North Korea vs Qatar Predicted Lineups

North Korea National Team predicted lineup (4-4-2): 

JH Kang(gk); Ok-chol, Kuk-chol, Yu-song, Pom-hyok; Chung-song, Kuk-bom, Kuk-chol, Il-song; Kwang-song, Il-gwan. 

Qatar National Football Team predicted lineup (3-5–1-1):

Barsham (gk); Miguel, Salman, Mendes; I Mohammad, Gaber, Fathy, Al Hassan, Waad; A Afif; A Ali

North Korea vs Qatar Head-to-Head 

North Korea and Qatar have engaged in a total of 7 matches against each other, with Koreans having an upper hand over the Maroons in the head-to-head history. North Korea’s national team had three wins, whereas Qatar only celebrated two victories and in three matches these two teams shared the spoils in a draw. 

Recent Five H2H Record:

Qatar 6 – 0 North Korea – 2019 AFC Asian Cup – 2019

Qatar 2 – 2 North Korea – International Friendlies – 2017

Qatar 3 –  1 North Korea – International Friendlies – 2014

Qatar 0 – 1 North Korea – International Friendlies – 2009

Qatar 2 – 2 North Korea – World Cup Qualifiers – 1993

Key Player to Watch Out 

Almoez Ali

The 29-year-old striker will be the player to keep an eye on, as he is currently the all-time top scorer of the Qatar national team with 47 goals in 99 International caps. Ali’s prolific goal-scoring prowess and ability to be clinical in front of goals has helped the Maroons to lift the AFC Asian Cup twice to become the Asian champions in 2019 and 2022. 

North Korea vs Qatar Prediction

Korea DPR are presently ranked 110th on the FIFA ranking, however, their quality is much superior to the merits. They have previously managed to Qualify for the FIFA World Cup twice in 1966 and 2010 despite a lack of infrastructure they have proven their credentials regarded their resilient mentality. 

However, the Maroons boast an edge in terms of quality having some of the best Asian players in their team. Márquez Lopez’s managed side will be eager to clinch their first victory of the World Cup qualification campaign to move one step closer to making their second World Cup appearance in 2026. 

Predicted Score: North Korea 1 –  2 Qatar

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