Returning to the World Cup for the first time since 1966, where they made it to the quarterfinals, North Korea will be looking to emulate the class of '66.
At that event North Korea finished runner up to bitter political rivals, South Korea, sneaking into the World Cup ahead of Saudi Arabia on goal difference.
Most pundits have believe that their World Cup campaign will be an exercise in damage control seeing the side has will be playing big boys Argentina and Nigeria.
Coach: Kim Jong-Hun
Coach Kim Jong-Hun was only ten years old when the 'Chollima' made history at England 1966 and now, 43 years on, he is the man who guided them back to the pinnacle of world football. Given his squad largely consists of domestic-based players lacking in international experience, the strategist favours a pragmatic and defensive approach based around discipline and teamwork.
Captain: TBC
Star player: Ahn Yong-Hak
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