The Chollima finished in second place on 12 points, while Saudi Arabia lie third with as many points.

The Koreans reached the gigantic competition because they defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the first leg.

North Korea have previously qualified for the World Cup only once in the 1966 edition, and made it to the quarter-finals at the time.

Now Saudi Arabia will face Bahrin, who lie third in Group A, in two decisive games, and the winners will face the Oceanus champions.