North Korea pulls out of Asian Qualifiers ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022

May 16, 2021 AlShorts Web Desk

North Korea have pulled out of the upcoming Asian Qualifiers, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has said. While the exact reason behind DPR Korea Football Association withdrawing from the event remains unknown, South Korean media said Covid-19 concerns led to the decision. North Korea will now miss out on the 2023 Asian Cup. Earlier, Pyongyang pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics, citing Covid-19 concerns.