South Korea nails a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Friday after beating Iraq, 2-0, while Jordan also made it.
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SOUTH KOREA NAILS WORLD CUP SPOT AFTER BEATING IRAQ
South Korea nails a World Cup spot after beating Iraq to become the sixth nation to advance to football’s global showcase.
Furthermore, the Taeguk Warriors got goals from Kim Jin-gyu and Oh Hyeon-gyu in the second half to formalize their entry in a third round Group B qualifying match.
Moreover, Korea thus secured a World Cup stint for the 11th-straight time before disappointed Iraqi fans at the Basra International Stadium.
The victory means the Taeguk Warriors are assured of second place in their group regardless of their qualifying match result against Kuwait next Tuesday.
Korea currently has 19 points on five victories and four draws to lead Group B, which puts them seven points ahead of No.3 Iraq (12 points).
KIM, OH DELIVER TIMELY GOALS FOR TAEGUK WARRIORS TO SECURE WIN
Kim and Oh delivered the timely goals for the Taeguk Warriors to secure the win.
Moreover, Kim converted a Lee Kang-in pass for South Korea’s first goal in the 63rd minute after a scoreless first half
Furthermore, Oh ensured there would be no comeback from the hosts after he struck a shot off a Jeon Jin-Woo assist in the 82nd minute for the 2-0 lead.
South Korea’s 11th-straight World Cup appearance is now the sixth-longest in the tournament’s history since they first played in 1986.
Brazil hols the longest streak of World Cup appearances with 22 straight, starting from the inaugural 1930 tournament in Uruguay.
JORDAN, UZBEKISTAN HANDLE BUSINESS TO JOIN TAEGUK WARRIORS IN MAIN TOURNAMENT
Jordan and Uzbekistan also handled their business to join the Taeguk Warriors in the main tournament.
Furthermore, Jordan blanked Oman, 3-0, while Uzbekistan forced a scoreless draw against the United Arab Emirates in a pair of matches on Thursday.
Moreover, the draw was enough for Uzbekistan to finish second behind Iran in Group A to quaify for the main tournament.
Additionally, goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov delivered several timely saves to preserve Uzbekistan’s tough stand and advance to the World Cup.
Meanwhile, Ali Olwan delivered a hat-trick for Jordan, with two of those goals in the second half, to complete its washout of Oman.
