Japan, N. Korea qualifier set to be played in Thailand

FIFA has selected Thailand as the neutral country that will host Japan's upcoming World Cup qualifier against North Korea, the Bangkok Post reported on Saturday.

According to the report, Football Association of Thailand secretary general Worawi Makudi said soccer's world governing body had faxed the FAT asking whether it would be willing to host the June 8 match and the president of FAT, Vijitr Getkaew gave it the all clear.