North Korea qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the second time they have made it to the World Cup. The greatest achievement by the North Koreans was in the 1966 World Cup when they beat Italy 1-0 to gain a spot into the quarterfinals. North Korea is officially known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and recognized as Korea DPR by FIFA.

1966

North Korea reached the quarter final of the 1966 FIFA World Cup, but lost 3-5 to Portugal.

2010

North Korea didn't make it out of Group G at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Trivia

  • In 1966, North Korea became the first Asian team to progress beyond the first round of the World Cup finals.
  • As South Korea also qualified for the 2010 World Cup, it was the first time in World Cup history that both North Korea and South Korea participated in the same tournament.
  • For the 2010 tournament, the country's dictator Kim Jong Il banned the state broadcaster from telecasting games they lose.