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North Korea to Host 2026 World Cup Soccer Match

Historic Event Marks First Time North Korea Hosts Major Sporting Event

Pyongyang Set to Welcome 48 Teams from Around the Globe

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has been selected to host one of the matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the first time the country hosts a major sporting event.

The match will take place in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, at the Kim Il-sung Stadium. The stadium, which seats over 50,000 people, is the largest in North Korea and is named after the founder of the DPRK.

The 2026 World Cup will be the first to feature 48 teams, up from the current 32. The tournament will be held jointly by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The host cities have not yet been announced.

The DPRK's selection as a host country is a major diplomatic victory for the country. It is also a sign of the growing interest in soccer in North Korea. The sport is now the most popular sport in the country, and the DPRK national team has qualified for four World Cups.

The 2026 World Cup is expected to be one of the most watched sporting events in history. The tournament will be broadcast live to over 200 countries and regions, and it is estimated that billions of people will tune in to watch.

The DPRK's hosting of a World Cup match is a major opportunity for the country to showcase its culture and its people to the world. It is also a chance for the DPRK to demonstrate its commitment to international sport and to build bridges with other countries.