North Korea Withdraws from 2022 World Cup Qualification
AFC Confirms Withdrawal
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed that North Korea has withdrawn from qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The decision was announced on Sunday, just over a month before the start of the qualifying tournament.
11th-Hour Pullout
North Korea's withdrawal marks a dramatic twist in the qualification process. The team was initially included in the draw for the second round of Asian qualifiers, scheduled to begin in June 2021. However, it has now pulled out at the eleventh hour, leaving organizers scrambling to adjust the tournament format.
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