South Korea

South Korea

2nd in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC

2023 Schedule

JOR
FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
KOR
OMA
1 - 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
KOR
KOR
0 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
PLE
KOR
1 - 0 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
CHN
SIN
0 - 7 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
KOR
THA
0 - 3 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
KOR
KOR
1 - 1 FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
THA
JOR
2 - 0 AFC Asian Cup
KOR
AUS
1 - 2 AFC Asian Cup
KOR
KSA
1 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
KOR
KOR
3 - 3 AFC Asian Cup
MAS
JOR
2 - 2 AFC Asian Cup
KOR
KOR
3 - 1 AFC Asian Cup
BHR
IRQ
0 - 1 International Friendly
KOR
What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway What we learned as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup got underway

From the Japanese juggernaut to numerical deficits not mattering, here's what we learnt from the third round of Asian qualifiers.

First with his words and now his feet, Son Heung-Min continues to bail Hong Myung-Bo out First with his words and now his feet, Son Heung-Min continues to bail Hong Myung-Bo out

In more ways than one, Son Heung-Min continues to come to the rescue of South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo.

Third round of Asian qualifiers only one game old but several teams already on rocky ground Third round of Asian qualifiers only one game old but several teams already on rocky ground

Five teams already look in a precarious position just one game into the third round of Asian World Cup qualifiers.

The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins

There is plenty to look forward to as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday.

The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup

18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup as the third round of Asian qualifiers kick off on Thursday.

Kim Pan-Gon earning Ulsan HD job is testament to what he achieved in Malaysia, Hong Kong Kim Pan-Gon earning Ulsan HD job is testament to what he achieved in Malaysia, Hong Kong

The excellent work Kim Pan-Gon did with Malaysia has now landed him a dream job back home with Ulsan HD.

South Korea turn to legendary Hong Myung-Bo -- but does he even want the job? South Korea turn to legendary Hong Myung-Bo -- but does he even want the job?

Despite him repeatedly declining the offer, Hong Myung-Bo was appointed coach of South Korea on Monday.

South Korea legend Hong Myung-Bo named Jürgen Klinsmann's successor South Korea legend Hong Myung-Bo named Jürgen Klinsmann's successor

South Korea legend Hong Myung-Bo will take charge of the national team for a second time.

Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers

Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will renew their respective rivalries in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

With the second round of the Asian qualifiers completed, 18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup.

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Jordan 2 +2 4
2 South Korea 2 +2 4
3 Iraq 2 +1 4
4 Kuwait 2 0 2
5 Palestine 2 -2 1
6 Oman 2 -3 0
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Son Heung-Min 8 8 3
Lee Kang-in 4 8 4
Hwang Hee-Chan 3 6 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Lee Kang-in 4 8 4
Son Heung-Min 3 8 8
Joo Min-Kyu 3 6 2