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S. Korean lead in World Cup qualifying group slashed to 3 pts
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S. Korean lead in World Cup qualifying group slashed to 3 pts

GOYANG, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 20: Oh Hyeongyu of South Korea is tackled by Ahmed Al-Khamisi of Oman during the FIFA World Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group B match between South Korea and Oman at Goyang Stadium on March 20, 2025 in Goyang, South Korea. South Korea's lead in their group in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers now stands at three points with three matches left in the ongoing round. South Korea stayed atop the Group B tables with 15 points after getting held to a 1-1 draw by Oman at home Thursday in the third round of the Asian qualification. Then in the wee hours of Friday morning in South Korean time, Jordan defeated Palestine 3-1 to reach 12 points and jump to second place in the group. Iraq, following a 2-2 draw against Kuwait, also have 12 points, but they dropped to third plac...
S. Korea seeking redemption vs. Oman in World Cup qualifier after dismal showing at home
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S. Korea seeking redemption vs. Oman in World Cup qualifier after dismal showing at home

South Korea will look to redeem themselves in their next World Cup qualifying match against Oman on Tuesday following a disappointing performance on home soil to begin the ongoing round last week. South Korea and Oman will square off for their second Group B match in the third round of the Asian qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat. The kickoff is 6 p.m. Tuesday local time, or 11 p.m. the same night in South Korea. South Korea, ranked 23rd, couldn't have scripted a more frustrating start to the third round last Thursday, when they were held to a goalless draw by No. 96 Palestine at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Captain Son Heung-min struck the woodwork in a wide-open chance in the late minutes, while midfielder Lee Kang-in also wasted a few op...
Son Heung-min earns 128th cap, alone in 4th on all-time S. Korean list
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Son Heung-min earns 128th cap, alone in 4th on all-time S. Korean list

South Korean captain Son Heung-min earned his 128th international cap on Thursday to grab the sole possession of fourth place on the country's all-time list. Son was inserted into the starting lineup against Palestine in the countries' Group B match of the third round in the Asian qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match was to kick off at 8 p.m. at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Son, captain for both South Korea and the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, had been tied with Lee Young-pyo, former left back and one-time Tottenham player. Son is now five caps back of former goalkeeper Lee Woon-jae for third place. Son's current national team head coach, Hong Myung-bo, and former striker Cha Bum-kun are tied at the top with 136 caps each. Among active players, only Son and defend...
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