Hong Myung-bo will play two consecutive away games in the Middle East → Son Heung-min will play in the 'return' game?

Hong Myung-bo will play two consecutive away games in the Middle East → Son Heung-min will play in the 'return' game?

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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.

South Korea is leading Group B with three wins, one draw and 10 points from its past four matches. Winning both of these Middle East matches will effectively seal its place in the World Cup finals.

Jordan and Iraq now have two wins, one draw and one loss and seven points after Korea. Oman, Kuwait and Palestine are also behind.

Earlier, Korea had a 0-0 draw with the Palestinians in the first match, showing signs of instability. However, the team won all three matches thereafter.

After the match against Kuwait on the day, Korea will have an away match against Palestine in Jordan at 11 p.m. on the 19th. Both teams are one level below. 온라인카지노 Korea can sufficiently win two games.

The biggest concern is whether Son Heung-min (32), who returned from thigh injury, will play in the upcoming event. Son has not played in the last three or four games.

After two consecutive away matches in the Middle East, South Korea will have games against Oman and Jordan in March 2025. Then, it will conclude the World Cup qualifying round with games against Iraq and Kuwait in June 2025.

Korea is set to play two consecutive away matches in the Middle East amid the best atmosphere. Attention is focusing on whether it will be able to secure its advance to the World Cup finals by winning the match between Kuwait and Palestine.