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Cologne swoop for Jong

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:05:00 GMT

Cologne have completed the signing of Korea DPR international Jong Tae-Se from German second division side Bochum for an undisclosed fee.

Women's round-up: November 2011

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:32:00 GMT

This month's women's football round-up features the latest from Women's EURO 2013 qualifying, Sao Jose's triumph in Brazil and a prestigious award for Japan's Aya Miyama.

Cap kings and landmark goals

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:57:00 GMT

Luis Suarez, Ahmed Hassan, Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon star in FIFA.com's latest stats review, which also reports on an English milestone and the end of Japan's long unbeaten run.

Four spots left in Asia

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:18:00 GMT

The window of opportunity to reach the next stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification continues to get smaller in Asia, with only four berths remaining after Australia, Iran and Iraq all sealed their passage.

Korea DPR claim narrow win

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:46:00 GMT

Korea DPR salvaged some pride from their failed qualifying campaign for Brazil 2014 by recording only their second win, a 1-0 victory over Japan in Pyongyang today.

Japan excel again, world champions thwarted

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:36:00 GMT

A remarkable year for women’s football in Japan has continued with the U-17 team topping Asian qualifying for Azerbaijan 2012, where they will be joined by Korea DPR and China PR.

Three through, five out in Asia

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:07:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a matchday on which Japan, Uzbekistan and Jordan sealed berths in the fourth round and the hopes of Indonesia, Korea DPR, Singapore, Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates were ended.

Familiar Asian duo secure passage

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 07:37:00 GMT

Japan and Korea DPR have again qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with the pair having made a significant impression at Trinidad & Tobago 2010, while Korea Republic and China PR will battle for the final ticket.

Quartet well placed, five stare at abyss

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:49:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews Friday’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Asia where four nations can sew up their passage to the next stage, including what would be a historic moment for Jordan.

China's Brazil dreams on a knife-edge

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:56:00 GMT

Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ continues on Friday with China PR on the brink of elimination, while the continent's elite are well placed with two further matchdays to come.

Closing the gap

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:49:00 GMT

The official technical report into this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup™ highlights a number of marked improvements in the women’s game and suggests that the competitive gap has become narrower than ever.

Asian elite eye world stage

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:44:00 GMT

Asian qualifying for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will commence next week with the standard of competition expected to be fierce with three of the four Trinidad and Tobago 2010 semi-finalists to be featured.

Familiar names head up Asian trio

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:48:00 GMT

Asia’s three representatives for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup will include consistent performers Japan and Korea DPR, as well as China PR, with the Steel Rosebuds enjoying a welcome return to the world stage.

Japan lead Asian trio

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:28:00 GMT

Asia’s three representatives at next year’s FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Uzbekistan have been determined with Japan, Korea DPR and China PR securing qualification with a match to spare.

Asian heavyweights nearly there

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:53:00 GMT

Asia’s top sides ran riot today in qualifying for Brazil 2014, with Japan going goal crazy against the Tajiks while Australia and Iran also had comfortable evenings.

Asian favourites seek dominance

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:28:00 GMT

The halfway mark of Asia’s third qualifying round for Brazil 2014 features a number of potentially decisive match-ups with Iran against Bahrain, and China's match-up with Iraq, amongst the highlights.

Women’s round-up: September 2011

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:58:00 GMT

Trophies in England and Korea Republic, goalscoring glory for Abby Wambach and qualification for London 2012 all feature in FIFA.com’s latest women’s football review.

Abramov: Uzbekistan can reach Brazil 2014

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks with Uzbekistan coach Vadim Abramov who, after leading the White Wolves to their maiden AFC Asian Cup semi-final earlier this year, is now hunting a first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup™.

Korea DPR back in the top ten

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:06:00 GMT

Thanks to three wins in qualifying for the Women's Olympic Football Tournament for London 2012, Korea DPR find themselves back in the top ten of the FIFA Women's World Ranking.

Japan, Korea DPR win endurance battle

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:32:00 GMT

A couple of familiar faces in Japan and Korea DPR came out on top in Asian qualifying for London 2012, with the intensity and quality of competition again displaying the continent’s depth.

Korea DPR punch London ticket

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:23:00 GMT

Korea DPR scored a comfortable victory over Thailand in the final round of Asian qualifiers to end the hopes of both Australia and China PR, and join world champions Japan at London 2012.

World champions book ticket to London

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:47:00 GMT

A four-match undefeated run has seen Japan qualify for London 2012 with a game to spare while Korea DPR are warm favourites to collect the other berth.

Favourites shocked across Asia

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:00:00 GMT

It was a night of shocks and surprises in Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup as China lost out and Japan, Korea Republic and Iran were all held to draws.

Japan, Korea DPR on the cusp

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 02:06:00 GMT

World champions Japan and Korea DPR are both one win away from securing London 2012 qualification following important victories against Australia and Korea Republic respectively.

Test two for Asian hopefuls

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:24:00 GMT

With Australia in Saudi Arabia, Japan visiting Uzbekistan and Iran making the trip to Qatar, FIFA.com previews Matchday 2 in the third round of Asian Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Japan stay perfect, China held again

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 01:43:00 GMT

Japan remain in front of a chasing pack in the race to qualify for London 2012 thanks to a crucial 2-1 victory over Korea Republic in the latest round of Asian qualifiers.

Australia, Japan seal late victories

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:39:00 GMT

Australia and Japan snatched late winners over Thailand and Korea DPR respectively, while Korea Republic eased past Lebanon in their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying matches.

Nadeshiko open brightly as Matildas stumble

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:58:00 GMT

Asian qualifying for the 2012 Women’s Olympic Football Tournament has begun with victory for world champions Japan, while Asian champions Australia were defeated by Korea DPR.

Honda, Nakamura to miss qualifiers

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:52:00 GMT

Keisuke Honda and Kengo Nakamura have been ruled out of Japan's 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Korea DPR and Uzbekistan, with knee and toe injuries respectively.

Asia’s female elite return to action

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews the London 2012 qualifiers as world champions Japan prepare to face Australia, China PR, Korea DPR, Korea Republic and Thailand with another glittering prize at stake.

FIFA Disciplinary Committee decisions for Germany 2011

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:59:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee took the following decisions regarding the cases related to the adverse analytical findings in the anti-doping tests conducted during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011.

Colombia 2011 in numbers

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at the tournament's intriguing statistics, including a Spaniard’s rapid strike rate, a Portuguese keeper’s shut-out success and the curious progressions of England and Guatemala to the Round of 16.

Brazil's youngsters return to the top

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:16:00 GMT

Eight years after their last FIFA U-20 World Cup triumph, Brazil lifted the trophy for the fifth time in front of record-breaking crowds at Colombia 2011.

Behind the scenes at Colombia 2011

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:05:00 GMT

FIFA photographers have gone behind the scenes to bring you an exclusive view of Colombia 2011. From the changing room to the warm-up areas by way of the tunnel, we look at some of their shots.

Mixed feelings as eight bid farewell

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 15:54:00 GMT

When the sporting disappointment has faded for the eight teams who have exited Colombia 2011 at the first hurdle, memories will remain of an unforgettable FIFA U-20 World Cup experience.

Big wins for South America’s finest

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:49:00 GMT

Argentina, Brazil and Egypt all recorded big wins to advance into the knockout round although the trio were made to work to gain their reward, while Mexico and England played out a low-key scoreless draw with El Tri progressing.

Argentina advance as Korea DPR lament

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:22:00 GMT

Argentina have won Group F at Colombia 2011 with late goals lifting the South Americans to a 3-0 victory over Korea DPR who return home in last place.

Argentina bar the way for Korea DPR

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:33:00 GMT

With both qualification places still up for grabs in Group F, Argentina face Korea DPR simply needing to avoid defeat to progress, while their opponents need to produce a miracle.

History on Japan’s side

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:49:00 GMT

Arguably the toughest group in Asian qualifying, Group C features Japan, who will have to be at their best to ensure qualification ahead of Korea DPR, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

Brazil on course, Mexico hit back

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:01:00 GMT

Brazil and Mexico provided the highlights on Day 4 action at Colombia 2011 with the pair both cruising to 3-0 victories, while in other matches Egypt defeated Panama as England and Argentina played out a goalless draw.

Mexico sink Korea DPR for first points

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:08:00 GMT

An own-goal and a Taufic Guarch wonder strike earned El Tri a 3-0 win over the North Koreans that moved them on to three points in Group F.

Pak keeping Korea DPR on track

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:21:00 GMT

Following a defiant 0-0 draw with England, Korea DPR striker Pak Song-Chol told FIFA.com his side do not desire to be written off, despite sharing a group with similar big guns in Argentina and Mexico.

Korean test for misfiring Mexico

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 03:06:00 GMT

While their opening draw with England proved Korea DPR are no pushovers in Group F, Mexico need a victory to boost their campaign after losing their first match against Argentina.

Japan handed awkward assignment

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:32:00 GMT

Asian champions Japan may not have it all their own way on the road to Brazil after they were pitted against fellow South African 2010 qualifiers Korea DPR, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in Group C. Elsewhere Australia will take on Saudi Arabia.

Duo shine on opening day

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 05:38:00 GMT

An Argentinian midfielder and a Panamanian shotstopper both caught the eye on a keenly contested first day's action, which featured three draws from four matches.

Korea DPR hold wasteful England

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:29:00 GMT

Despite dominating possession and having 16 shots on goal, England were unable to find a breakthrough in a disappointing goalless draw with Asian underdogs Korea DPR in their Group F opener at the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

Twenty-four teams, one trophy

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:24:00 GMT

Ahead of the tournament's opening matches, FIFA.com casts an eye over the 24 teams who have converged on Colombia to battle for world U-20 glory.

The U-20 finals in numbers

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 04:47:00 GMT

Tallest, smallest and youngest players, runs without conceding, highest-scoring matches, and quickest goals and most netted as FIFA.com highlights some intriguing statistics from Colombia 2011 and the competition's history.

Thrills aplenty on the road to South Africa

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:35:00 GMT

Before the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, FIFA.com remembers some of the best qualifying matches from the last edition, featuring a thumping for Argentina and an African classic.

England, Korea DPR kick off group

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:39:00 GMT

Group F gets underway on Friday with an intriguing contest between England, who have not won a FIFA U-20 World Cup match since 1997, and Korea DPR, who will look to build on their AFC U-19 Championship success.