Banned for 4 years, returns to Asia Cup after 10 years! Have you seen the women’s football team of crazy dictator Kim Jong Un?

This time in the AFC Women’s Asia Cup 2026 north korea The women’s national football team is also making a comeback after more than a decade. Although North Korea is considered one of the most mysterious countries in the world, this time the women’s football team of eccentric dictator Kim Jong Un is ready to register both its presence and influence on the field.

Despite being away from international football for a long time, North Korea’s women’s team has revived its lost heritage and will now prove its strength in the tournament starting in Australia from March 3. North Korea women’s national football team has been placed in Group B of the Asia Cup.

Why was the team banned?

North Korea’s women’s team remained out of international tournaments for a long time. The reason for which was the doping controversy of 2011. During the Women’s World Cup held in Germany, North Korea’s women’s football team was embroiled in a major doping controversy. During the tournament, five players of the team were tested positive for banned steroids, causing a sensation in the international football world. However, North Korea clearly denied any deliberate mistake.

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For how many years was the ban imposed?

FIFA rejected this explanation from North Korea and considered it a serious violation of the rules. After investigation, the team was banned for 4 years. The direct effect of this decision was that North Korea could not participate in the 2015 Women’s World Cup. North Korea failed to qualify for the 2018 Asian Cup and the 2019 Women’s World Cup due to the 4-year ban and its after-effects. This was the period when the team’s international presence almost ended. After this, due to the lockdown, North Korea had to withdraw its name from the major tournaments of 2022 and 2023.

Why did you keep an eye on Cho Il-son?

A major star in North Korea’s success story is Cho Il-son. At the age of just 19, she performed brilliantly in the Under-20 Women’s World Cup. During this period, along with scoring five goals, he also won the Golden Ball and Golden Boot. Now once again Cho Il-son can be seen making a splash.

Which teams are in Group B?

1. north korea

2. China

3. bangladesh

4. Uzbekistan