Japan women's soccer players depart for Saudi Arabia for match against North Korea. Japan and North Korea will face each other in a home-and-away format.
The first away game of the Asia Final Qualifier was originally scheduled to be held on the 24th of this month in Pyongyang. Earlier this month, the Asian Football Confederation suggested that North Korea consider holding the match at a neutral venue, citing difficulties in preparing for the match, and coordination has since stalled. There has been no official notification that the venue has been decided yet.