South Korea

South Korea

1st in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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.

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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

Ranking 2026 World Cup national team contenders by talent Ranking 2026 World Cup national team contenders by talent

Who will win the 2026 World Cup? A team stacked with talent, surely. We've devised a way to rank countries by the talent in their squads.

South Korea held to 1-1 draw after Oman's 80th minute goal in World Cup Qualifier South Korea held to 1-1 draw after Oman's 80th minute goal in World Cup Qualifier

VIDEO SHOWS: HIGHLIGHTS OF SOUTH KOREA DRAWING 1-1 WITH OMAN IN SOCCER WORLD CUP QUALIFYING

Son Heung-min in 'very good' physical condition despite Tottenham squad rotation Son Heung-min in 'very good' physical condition despite Tottenham squad rotation

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min says his physical condition is "very good" despite being rotated in Ange Postecoglou's squad.

What has gone wrong for Son Heung-Min? Is his future at Spurs? What has gone wrong for Son Heung-Min? Is his future at Spurs?

"Can't Smile Without You," a favorite song among Spurs fans, is an apt one for Son right now. What's behind his slump, and what does the future hold?

WCQ - AFC Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 South Korea 9 +9 19
2 Jordan 9 +9 16
3 Iraq 9 -1 12
4 Oman 9 -5 10
5 Palestine 9 -3 9
6 Kuwait 9 -9 5
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Son Heung-Min 10 12 4
Lee Jae-Sung 4 15 3
Lee Kang-in 4 14 6

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Lee Kang-in 6 14 4
Son Heung-Min 4 12 10
Lee Jae-Sung 3 15 4