FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — FIFA says two North Korea players have failed drug tests at the Women’s World Cup.
Defenders Song Jong Sun and Jong Pok Sim tested positive after North Korea’s first two group games and were suspended for Wednesday’s match against Colombia that ended in a 0-0 draw. Both teams were eliminated.
FIFA’s medical director Jiri Dvorak didn’t identify the substance involved.
After the match against Colombia, the 19 remaining players on North Korea’s squad were tested.