HONG MYUNG-BO WILL PLAY TWO CONSECUTIVE AWAY GAMES IN THE MIDDLE EAST → SON HEUNG-MIN WILL PLAY IN THE 'RETURN' GAME?

Korea is set to play two consecutive away matches in the Middle East at the third qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Korea, China and the U.S. South Korea, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play the fifth Group B match against Kuwait at 11 p.m. on the 14th at Jabeur Al Ahmed National Stadium in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Sout