South Korea

South Korea

South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in the K League South Korea lifts 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in the K League

A 26-year ban on foreign goalkeepers in South Korea's top flight has been lifted for the start of the 2026 season.

World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever? World Cup qualifying: Is this Asia's strongest contingent ever?

Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.

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Son coy on Tottenham future amid links to Saudi Arabia Son coy on Tottenham future amid links to Saudi Arabia

Son Heung-Min reflects on Tottenham's season and speaks about his future at the club.

What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup? What's at stake on final day of Asian third-round qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Australia, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Oman are all still looking to keep their World Cup dream alive on Tuesday.

South Korea qualify for 2026 World Cup with 2-0 win over 10-man Iraq South Korea qualify for 2026 World Cup with 2-0 win over 10-man Iraq

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS FROM SOUTH KOREA 2-0 WIN OVER IRAQ TO QUALIFY FOR WORLD CUP

Son Heung-Min ends Tottenham trophy drought: 'Let's say I'm a legend' Son Heung-Min ends Tottenham trophy drought: 'Let's say I'm a legend'

Captain Son Heung-Min accepted the tag of Spurs legend after lifting the club's first trophy in 17 years following a victory in Wednesday's Europa League final.

Tottenham captain Son files blackmail complaint over pregnancy claim Tottenham captain Son files blackmail complaint over pregnancy claim

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has filed a complaint to South Korean police alleging he was the victim of a blackmail attempt, his agency said on Thursday, after media reports that a woman had threatened him with a false pregnancy claim.

USMNT to face South Korea, Japan in September friendlies USMNT to face South Korea, Japan in September friendlies

The U.S. men's national team will take on South Korea and Japan in a pair of friendlies in September, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced on Tuesday.

Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill? Asian qualifying: Can Japan win the World Cup? Irvine the new Cahill?

After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.

South Korea held 1-1 at home to Jordan South Korea held 1-1 at home to Jordan

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH KOREA'S 1-1 DRAW AT HOME TO JORDAN IN WORLD CUP QUALIFYING

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Son Heung-Min 10 13 4
Lee Jae-Sung 5 16 3
Lee Kang-in 5 15 6

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Lee Kang-in 6 15 5
Son Heung-Min 4 13 10
Lee Jae-Sung 3 16 5