Members of the North Korean men's football team wave from a bus after arriving at Kansai International Airport for the 2026 Asian Games, in Izumisano, Osaka prefecture on September 11, 2026. The Asian Games begin in Japan this week with Los Angeles Olympics qualifying spots up for grabs and athletes staying on a cruise ship in the middle of typhoon season. North Korea will send more than 100 athletes to compete across 14 sports. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / AFP via Getty Images) / Japan OUT