This is the team's first World Cup finals appearance since a quarterfinals run in 1966, which saw them upset Italy 1-0.
They're up against a devastatingly brutal Group of Death, being drawn with Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast. Yes, that is a favorite to win (Brazil), an incredibly talented squad with potential for a deep run (Portugal) and the best African squad (Ivory Coast). Ouch.
The North Koreans only gave up 5 goals in 8 qualifying games, but they weren't playing teams with anywhere near the talent of their World Cup opponents. However, my buddy on my university roller hockey team always said: "If you don't give up any goals, the worst you can do is tie." Can three ties get them out of their group?
That's unlikely, but it would certainly be a good showing for the team.
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