VOICED : Football: A North Korean Messi? Pyongyang academy hopes so

The video discusses North Korea's ambitions to excel in football on the global stage, focusing on training students at an academy in Pyongyang. It highlights the country's historical success in the 1966 World Cup and the current challenges faced by the men's team, which is ranked outside the top 100. To improve, North Korea has hired a new coach with international experience. The video also emphasizes the success of the women's teams, who have won multiple Asian Cups and are reigning world champions at the Under-17 level, suggesting that the future of North Korean football may be led by women.

What is the primary goal of the North Korean Football Academy?

• To promote international cultural exchange

• To train students to become successful football players

• To focus solely on academic excellence

• To develop new football technologies

Which historical event is linked to North Korea's football legacy?

• Winning the 2002 World Cup

• Defeating Italy in the 1966 World Cup

• Winning the 1998 Asian Cup

• Hosting the 2010 World Cup

What is the current status of North Korea's men's football team?

• Already qualified for the next World Cup

• Leading the Asian Cup standings

• Ranked in the top 50 teams globally

• Struggling outside the world's top 100 teams

Who has been hired to improve the fortunes of North Korea's men's football team?

• A former Brazilian international

• A former Norway international

• A former Spanish international

• A former Italian international

Which team has been more successful in recent years, serving as an inspiration?

• North Korea's under-15 team

• North Korea's women's team

• North Korea's men's team

• North Korea's university team