Flags, friction and FIFA: North Korea’s remarkable road to the 1966 World Cup

NK News – North Korea News · Jul 13, 2026

This is Part 1 of a two-part series on North Korea’s participation in the 1966 World Cup. Part 2 can be found here. Sixty years ago, North Korea’s stunning run to the quarterfinals of the 1966 FIFA World Cup transformed an unknown team into one of soccer’s greatest underdogs, crowned by an unforgettable victory over […]