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Japan To Advance In World Cup Qualifying After North Korea Game Cancelled

Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled. North Korea were supposed to stage the qualifier on Tuesday in the capital Pyongyang but five days before the game officials abruptly said the isolated country could not play host without giving a reason. On Friday the Asian Football Confederation said the match was off and at the weekend FIFA said it "shall neither be played nor rescheduled", citing lack of space in the international football calendar.

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Japan To Advance In World Cup Qualifying After North Korea Game Cancelled

Soccer match between Russia and Paraguay canceled in aftermath of Moscow-area concert hall attack

Tesco launches new limited edition sandwich that's the 'next best thing' to a classic English favourite

Daizen Maeda handed early Celtic return as North Korea vs Japan friendly cancelled for bizarre reason

North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'

Japan earn scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier

Daizen Maeda Celtic impact hailed as 'one of the best in world' as Greg Taylor lifts lid on Japan ace

Japan Tame North Korea In World Cup Qualifiers, Son Heung-Min Scores In Draw