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Korea DPR

Korea DPR have never won a FIFA World Cup or AFC Asian Cup.

Asia (AFC) · No major trophy yet

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Korea DPR's story so far

Korea DPR are one of 160 national teams who have never won a FIFA World Cup or their confederation's continental championship — the same two-tier standard tracked for every team on this site. Korea DPR reached the 1966 World Cup quarter-finals after beating Italy 1-0, one of the tournament's great shocks. They then led Portugal 3-0 before Eusebio scored four goals in a 5-3 comeback.

Korea DPR at a glance

ConfederationAsia (AFC)
Continental title trackedAFC Asian Cup
Best documented resultKorea DPR reached the 1966 World Cup quarter-finals after beating Italy 1-0, one of the tournament's great shocks. They then led Portugal 3-0 before Eusebio scored four goals in a 5-3 comeback.

What would it take?

To join the 51 nations already tracked here, Korea DPR would need to win either the FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup — the top continental honor in the Asia (AFC) region. Both remain fully open: there's no ranking or seeding that rules a team out permanently, only qualification and results on the pitch.

Frequently asked questions

Has Korea DPR ever won a major football trophy?

No. Korea DPR have never won a FIFA World Cup or the AFC Asian Cup. Korea DPR reached the 1966 World Cup quarter-finals after beating Italy 1-0, one of the tournament's great shocks. They then led Portugal 3-0 before Eusebio scored four goals in a 5-3 comeback.

What is Korea DPR's best-ever tournament result?

Korea DPR reached the 1966 World Cup quarter-finals after beating Italy 1-0, one of the tournament's great shocks. They then led Portugal 3-0 before Eusebio scored four goals in a 5-3 comeback.

Which trophies could Korea DPR still win?

The FIFA World Cup and the AFC Asian Cup are the two competitions tracked on this site — both remain open to Korea DPR.

Which confederation does Korea DPR compete in?

Korea DPR competes in Asia (AFC). Its main continental championship is the AFC Asian Cup.

How does TrophyDrought define a major trophy?

We track the FIFA World Cup and each team's top senior men's continental championship. Regional, youth and club competitions are not included in this main ranking.

Data sources & verification for this page

Last verified 2026-09-10. Trophy dates are checked against official competition information and the relevant football confederation.

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Data last verified: 2026-09-10