Iran and South Korea were eliminated from the FIFA World Cup after a dramatic conclusion to the race for the final third-place qualification spots, joining Scotland and Uruguay in missing out on the Round of 32. Iran looked set to progress when Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez scored a stoppage-time goal to give his side a 3-2…
South Korea’s hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stage suffered a major setback after a bold selection decision failed to pay off in a crucial Group A clash against South Africa. Head coach Hong Myung-bo surprised many by leaving captain Son Heung-min out of the starting lineup, marking the first time the veteran…
Mexico became the first team to book a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage after edging South Korea in a closely contested Group A encounter. The match offered few moments of attacking quality, with both sides struggling to create clear-cut chances. While Mexico secured the result they needed, the performance suggested there…
South Korea captain Son Heung-min has revealed that excitement is running high within the squad ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Czechia, admitting he has had to help keep his teammates focused. Speaking before Thursday’s match in Guadalajara, Son said the players are highly motivated and eager to begin their World Cup…
The South Korean men’s national team arrived at its FIFA World Cup base camp in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Friday, less than a week before opening its group-stage campaign. Led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, the squad checked into its team hotel in the afternoon and received a warm welcome from dozens of supporters. Fans and…
