Korean Soccer Aims for Historic World Cup Qualifying Victory Against Oman Following Stalemate with Palestine

The second World Cup qualifier against Oman at 11pm on the 10th

4th place in Group B after a draw against Palestine at home on the 5th

Expecting a victory centered on Son Heung-min, who is challenging for the second-highest score in Korean soccer history

South Korea and Palestine ended in a 0-0 draw at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 5th, national team coach Hong Myung-bo leaves the stadium with a stern expression. 2024.09.05. [e-mail]” style=”float:; margin:0 auto;display:block;” check_caption=”Y” mode_we=”edit” arti_id=”NISI20240905_0020512767″/>

[서울=뉴시스] Reporter Kim Seon-woong = After the 2026 North & Central America World Cup Asian region 3rd qualifying round Group B first match between South Korea and Palestine, held at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 5th, ended in a 0-0 draw, national team coach Hong Myung-bo leaves the stadium with a stern expression. 2024.09.05. [email protected]

[서울=뉴시스] Reporter Kim Jin-yeop = Hong Myung-bo, who is challenging for the 11th consecutive World Cup finals, is aiming for his first win in the away game against Oman.

The Korean national team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, will play its second match of Group B in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup North and Central America against Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Stadium in Muscat, Oman at 11 p.m. (Korean time) on the 10th.

As of today, Korea is in 4th place in Group B, following Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait.

Through this North and Central American tournament, the Korean soccer team aims to advance to the World Cup finals for the 11th consecutive time. Korea holds the record for most appearances in this category.

This third round of qualifying will see 18 countries divided into three groups, and six of the 8.5 spots allocated to Asia for the North and Central American World Cup finals will be decided.

The top two teams in each group will advance directly to the World Cup finals, while the third and fourth place teams will compete in the fourth qualifying round for two tickets. The fifth and sixth place teams will be eliminated.

Although Korea has only played one game, it is off to a somewhat shaky start as it was considered a strong candidate to advance to the top spot.

In the first match against Palestine held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 5th, they failed to take the lead early on, ending in a 0-0 draw.

Korea’s Group B is full of weak teams with low FIFA rankings, but it was expected to be a tough journey as they would only face the Middle Eastern teams that were particularly weak. Therefore, a win against Palestine in the first match at home was important, but they only managed to get 1 point.

This makes the Oman match even more important. As this is the first Middle East expedition in this qualifier, it has become a game where they need to win again in order to turn the mood around and gain confidence for the Middle East expedition.

[서울=뉴시스] Reporter Kim Seon-woong = On the 5th, at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asian region 3rd qualifying round Group B first match between South Korea and Palestine held at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul, soccer fans are hanging a banner and criticizing the president of the Korea Football Association, Chung Mong-gyu. 2024.09.05. [email protected]

This is a schedule that requires a win for Coach Hong as well.

Coach Hong is not receiving full support from Korean soccer fans due to the noise that occurred during his appointment. The negative public opinion has worsened due to the draw against Palestine. He must overcome his arrogance to prevent the worst from happening.

Oman is ranked 76th in the FIFA rankings, one level below Korea, which is ranked 23rd. Korea has the upper hand in their all-time head-to-head record, with 4 wins and 1 loss.

However, we must not let our guard down. Palestine, which also drew at home, is ranked 96th in FIFA, which is much lower than Korea. FIFA rankings are not an absolute standard for comparing the strength of teams, but it is true that Oman can be evaluated as a stronger team than Palestine, which gave Korea a hard time.

The attacking lineup, including Abdulrahman Almushaifri, Mohamed Al-Ghafri, and Issam Al-Sabri, which are equipped with both speed and dexterity, is expected to threaten the Korean defense, which is still lacking in perfection.

It is also noteworthy that their only defeat was the expedition to Oman.

Korea experienced the ‘Oman Shock’ when it suffered a shocking 1-3 defeat to Oman in the Asian Cup qualifier held in Muscat, Oman in October 2003. In order to avoid repeating the nightmare of 21 years ago, a higher level of concentration is needed.

[서울=뉴시스] Reporter Kim Seon-woong = After the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asian region 3rd qualifying round Group B first match between South Korea and Palestine, held at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 5th, ended in a 0-0 draw, national team coach Hong Myung-bo is encouraging Son Heung-min. 2024.09.05. [email protected]

A stable defense centered around Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) is important, but ultimately, the attackers must finish the game in order to win.

In the match against Palestine, Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) struggled but failed to score a goal.

Accordingly, in this match against Oman, the performance of starting players such as Lee Kang-in, Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton), and Lee Jae-sung (Mainz) is important.

Among them, the ‘captain’ Son Heung-min (Tottenham) needs to have sharp toes.

Son Heung-min had several good chances in the match against Palestine, but his performance was below expectations, with scores hitting the goalpost. He needs to improve his finishing ability again in the match against Oman.

If Son Heung-min, a key striker whose starting lineup is virtually certain, scores an attacking point in the match against Oman and performs well, Korea’s chances of victory will also increase.

[서울=뉴시스] Kim Seon-woong = After the 2026 North & Central America World Cup Asian region 3rd qualifying round Group B first match between South Korea and Palestine, held at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 5th, ended in a 0-0 draw, Son Heung-min of the national team walks around the field and greets soccer fans. 2024.09.05. [email protected]

Son Heung-min’s personal record is also being rewritten.

Through his appearance in the last match against Palestine, Son Heung-min surpassed Lee Young-pyo (127 games, retired) to become the 4th most-appeared player in Korean football A-match history (128 games).

He has scored a total of 48 goals in 128 matches, ranking him 3rd in the all-time scoring list for Korean football in A matches.

Second place is Hwang Sun-hong, the manager of Daejeon Hana Citizen in the K League 1, who recorded 50 goals during his active years. If Son Heung-min scores multiple goals in the upcoming match against Oman, he will share second place with Hwang.

If he scores a hat-trick or more, he will rise to sole second place. The top scorer in this category is former national team coach Cha Bum-geun with 58 goals, so he could come close to breaking the record.

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South Korea’s World Cup Qualifying Journey: A Must-Win Against Oman

The South Korean national team ⁤is gearing up for their second ⁣match in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup North and Central America against Oman at the Sultan Qaboos Stadium in Muscat,‌ Oman on September 10 at 11 pm ⁢(Korean time). After a disappointing 0-0 draw against Palestine at home ​on September 5, the Taegeuk Warriors are looking to bounce back with a win against Oman.

Current Standings

As of now, South Korea⁣ sits in 4th place in Group B, trailing behind Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait. With only one⁣ game played, the team is still ‍in a good position to advance to the top spot, but a win against Oman is crucial to gain momentum and ⁣confidence in the Middle East expedition.

The Significance​ of the Oman ⁣Match

The Oman match is more important than ever, as it marks the first away game in the Middle East ⁣for the Korean team. A win would not only give the team three‌ valuable points but also boost their morale and confidence in the region. The‌ team’s head coach, Hong Myung-bo,⁣ is well aware of the importance of this game and ​is aiming for his first win in⁤ the​ away game against Oman.

Expectations from Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min, the star forward, is expected to lead the team to victory against Oman. With⁣ his exceptional skills and⁢ experience, Son is challenging for the second-highest score in Korean soccer history. Fans are pinning their hopes on him to deliver a winning performance against Oman.

The Road to⁣ the 2026 World Cup

The third round of qualifying will see 18 countries divided into ‌three groups, with six of the 8.5 spots allocated to Asia for the ‍North and Central American World Cup finals to be decided. The top two teams in each group will advance directly to the⁣ World Cup finals, while the‍ third and fourth place teams will compete in the fourth qualifying round for two tickets. The fifth and sixth place​ teams will be eliminated.

Korea’s World Cup Qualifying History

South Korea has a rich history of qualifying for the World Cup finals, with ⁤a record‌ 11 consecutive appearances. The team is determined to make it 12 ‍in a row, ​and a win against Oman would be a significant step towards achieving that goal.

the Oman ‍match is a crucial one for South Korea’s World Cup qualifying campaign. ⁣With a win, the team can gain momentum and confidence in the Middle East expedition. Fans are expecting ⁤a strong performance ‍from Son Heung-min and the rest of the team,⁢ and anything less than a win would be a disappointment.

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