Rivalry

South vs North Korea

19 games· 1978 - 2019

The North Korea–South Korea football rivalry reflects the wider political division of the Korean Peninsula, giving encounters between the two teams deep symbolic meaning. While often shaped by tension and national pride, periods of improved relations have also seen cooperation and rare moments of sporting unity between the two sides.

Tuesday 15 Oct 19FIFA World Cup
North Korea
0 - 0
South Korea
Tuesday 12 Dec 17EAFF Championship
North Korea
0 - 1
South Korea
N
Sunday 09 Aug 15EAFF Championship
South Korea
0 - 0
North Korea
N
Wednesday 01 Apr 09FIFA World Cup
South Korea
1 - 0
North Korea
Wednesday 10 Sep 08FIFA World Cup
North Korea
1 - 1
South Korea
N
Sunday 22 Jun 08FIFA World Cup
South Korea
0 - 0
North Korea
Wednesday 26 Mar 08FIFA World Cup
North Korea
0 - 0
South Korea
N
Wednesday 20 Feb 08EAFF Championship
North Korea
1 - 1
South Korea
N
Sunday 14 Aug 05Friendly
South Korea
3 - 0
North Korea
Thursday 04 Aug 05EAFF Championship
South Korea
0 - 0
North Korea
Saturday 07 Sep 02Friendly
South Korea
0 - 0
North Korea
Thursday 28 Oct 93FIFA World Cup
South Korea
3 - 0
North Korea
N
Monday 24 Aug 92Friendly Tournament
South Korea
1 - 1
North Korea
N
Tuesday 23 Oct 90Friendly
South Korea
1 - 0
North Korea
Thursday 11 Oct 90Friendly
North Korea
2 - 1
South Korea
Sunday 29 Jul 90Friendly Tournament
South Korea
1 - 0
North Korea
N
Monday 16 Oct 89FIFA World Cup
South Korea
1 - 0
North Korea
N
Sunday 28 Sep 80AFC Asian Cup
South Korea
2 - 1
North Korea
N
Wednesday 20 Dec 78Asian Games
South Korea
0 - 0
North Korea
AETN