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South Korea
4th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC2023 Fixtures
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![The main talking points as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0904/r1381783_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
There is plenty to look forward to as the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday.
![The 18 teams contesting the third round of Asian qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0612/r1344788_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup as the third round of Asian qualifiers kick off on Thursday.
![Kim Pan-Gon earning Ulsan HD job is testament to what he achieved in Malaysia, Hong Kong](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0729/r1364962_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
The excellent work Kim Pan-Gon did with Malaysia has now landed him a dream job back home with Ulsan HD.
![South Korea turn to legendary Hong Myung-Bo -- but does he even want the job?](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0709/r1356359_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
Despite him repeatedly declining the offer, Hong Myung-Bo was appointed coach of South Korea on Monday.
![South Korea legend Hong Myung-Bo named Jürgen Klinsmann's successor](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0708/r1356037_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
South Korea legend Hong Myung-Bo will take charge of the national team for a second time.
![Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia to clash again in Asian World Cup qualifiers](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0627/r1351154_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
Japan, Australia and Saudi Arabia will renew their respective rivalries in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.
![The 18 teams advancing to the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0612/r1344788_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
With the second round of the Asian qualifiers completed, 18 teams are still in the hunt to reach the World Cup.
![Son Heung-min shrugs off boos from Singapore fans](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/media/motion/2024/0607/dm_240607_Son_Heung_min_shrugs_off_boos_from_Singapore_fans/dm_240607_Son_Heung_min_shrugs_off_boos_from_Singapore_fans.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
Son Heung-min says that South Korea's 7-0 victory was "a joy" to play despite getting booed by Singapore fans.
![Hwang In-Beom, Son Heung-Min see bright future for South Korea amid period of uncertainty](https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/photo/2024/0607/r1342815_1296x729_16-9.jpg&w=680&h=272&scale=crop&location=origin)
South Korea are yet to appoint a new permanent coach but that doesn't mean their future isn't looking bright.
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Palestine advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever Thursday with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon.
WCQ - AFC Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Iraq | 1 | +1 | 3 |
2 | Jordan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
3 | Kuwait | 1 | 0 | 1 |
4 | South Korea | 1 | 0 | 1 |
5 | Palestine | 1 | 0 | 1 |
6 | Oman | 1 | -1 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Son Heung-Min | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
Lee Kang-in | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
Hwang Hee-Chan | 2 | 5 | 0 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lee Kang-in | 3 | 7 | 4 | |
Joo Min-Kyu | 3 | 5 | 1 | |
Lee Jae-Sung | 2 | 7 | 1 |