TOKYO, Feb 26, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - North Korea's women's football team didn't play for four years because of Covid but they are among the favourites to win the Asian Cup after enjoying massive age-level success. Now their senior team are preparing for the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, which kicks off on Sunday. - Youth movement -North Korea are one of Asia's most successful women's teams and have won the continental title three times, all in the 2000s. North Korea are likely to field a blend of youth and experience as they make their first Asian Cup appearance since finishing as runners-up in 2010. "At the same time, North Korea will consider it as another achievement in sport diplomacy as well, because those kind of victories attract positive international attention."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 26, 2026 02:42 UTC