Overview

• Yu Jong Hyang struck in the 3rd minute and Kim Won Sim doubled the lead before halftime to seal North Korea’s win.
• The match took place at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, Morocco.
• A potential late lifeline vanished when a VAR check of an 83rd‑minute handball resulted in no penalty for Mexico.
• The result drops Mexico to the bottom of Group B on goal difference with zero points after one match.
• Mexico next faces the Netherlands on October 21 and Cameroon on October 24 in the remaining group fixtures.