Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
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On Tuesday, September 10, the third round of the World Cup 2026 AFC qualifiers will feature a match between North Korea and Qatar. The game is set to begin at 14:00 Central European Time, and experts from Dailysports have prepared a forecast for this encounter.
North Korea
North Korea advanced to the third round of World Cup qualifiers with some difficulty. In the second round, they suffered three losses and managed three victories from six matches. However, their nine points were enough to progress to the next stage, narrowly surpassing their closest rivals by just two points. In August, North Korea played two friendlies, drawing one and losing the other.
In their first match of the third round, they faced Uzbekistan, conceded a goal in the 20th minute, missed a penalty at the end of the first half, and ultimately failed to recover, losing the match. Currently, North Korea is in a tough group with UAE, Uzbekistan, Qatar, Iran, and Kyrgyzstan. Historically, North Korea has only qualified for the World Cup twice: in 1966 and 2010.
Qatar
Qatar had an unexpected setback in their first match of the third round of qualifiers. Despite taking the lead against UAE, they conceded three goals in the second half and lost 1-3. This poor start is particularly concerning given the strength of their group, making it crucial to avoid further losses. However, Qatar performed excellently in the second round, collecting 16 points from 18 possible and topping their group.
Additionally, they competed in the last World Cup, where they finished at the bottom of their group with zero points. Earlier this year, Qatar won the AFC Asian Cup, defeating Jordan 3-1 in the final to claim the title for the second consecutive time.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- In their most recent encounter, Qatar defeated North Korea 6-0.
- Qatar has won 11 of their last 14 matches and remains unbeaten in their last six away games.
North Korea vs Qatar prediction
Qatar’s disappointing start to the qualifiers suggests they will be eager to rectify their performance and secure a victory. My bet is on a Qatar win, with odds of 1.82.
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