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World Cup post-game: Ivory Coast 3, N. Korea 0

The Ivory Coast's 3-0 win over North Korea was not enough to move on to the second round of the FIFA World Cup.

Ivory Coast beats North Korea 3-0, fails to advance

The Ivory Coast posted a 3-0 win over North Korea at the World Cup Friday, but the Elephants still won't advance to the Round of 16.

World Cup post-game: Portugal 7, North Korea 0

Portugal moved one step closer to the second round with a 7-0 win over North Korea in Group G action at the FIFA World Cup from Cape Town.

North Koreans not dwelling on debacle

Soccer players in North Korea have shrugged off their country's 7-0 loss to Portugal at the World Cup.

Portugal dazzles against North Korea

Portugal displayed the form that could have it in the mix for World Cup contention on Monday, dominating North Korea 7-0 in Group G action on Monday in Cape Town, South Africa.

World Cup post-game: Brazil 2, North Korea 1

It was far from convincing, but Brazil is off and running at the FIFA World Cup following a narrow 2-1 win over North Korea Tuesday in Johannesburg.

Brazil labours against North Korea

Their 2010 FIFA World Cup opener against North Korea didn't go as expected, but No. 1-ranked Brazil managed to notch a 2-1 victory on Day 5 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

North Korea team presser goes awry

The North Korean coach wasn't happy with reporters' questions on the eve of the team's opening World Cup match against Brazil.

Choe Kum-Chol: North Korea’s super-sub

North Korea will spend much of its time fending off incessant attacks, but this striker provides the explosiveness that should worry even the most confident opponent.

'We can beat Brazil': North Korean striker

Most players would find making their World Cup debut against Brazil a daunting task but not North Korea striker Jong Tae Se.