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North Korea qualifies for the Women’s World Cup for the first time since 2011

The Philippines and North Korea secured their World Cup spots through playoff wins in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, with six total qualifiers from the tournament.

  • North Korea and the Philippines have qualified for the 2027 Women's World Cup.
  • North Korea defeated Taiwan 4-0 in a dominant performance to book their return to the World Cup after a 16-year absence.
  • The 10th-ranked North Korea will be at their fifth senior World Cup, while the Philippines, ranked 40th, have qualified for only the second time.
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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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