South Korea has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by winning 2-0 against Iraq, placing them at the top of Group B in Asian qualifiers. This win not only sees them through to their twelfth World Cup but also allows Jordan to qualify for the first time. The match tilted in Korea's favor after an Iraq player received a red card. Despite a lackluster first half, South Korea's players delivered in the second half, with goals from Kim Jin-gyu and Oh Hyeon-gyu securing the victory. The squad will conclude qualifiers with a final match against Kuwait.
South Korea's journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is marked by their strategic win over Iraq, securing their spot for the twelfth time overall.
Despite a slow start, Korea capitalized on a red card to Iraq, leading to a strong second-half performance and securing a 2-0 victory.
Head coach Hong Myung-bo's consistent tactics have enabled Korea to reach the World Cup finals for an impressive eleventh consecutive tournament.
The absence of Kim Min-jae due to injury highlights the challenges faced by the team, but their depth remains strong in qualifying.
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