South Korea

South Korea

The unconventional striker emerging as a key figure to South Korea's AFC U-23 Asian Cup charge The unconventional striker emerging as a key figure to South Korea's AFC U-23 Asian Cup charge

He may not look like a conventional striker but Lee Young-Jun has emerged as a star of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup.

Big guns loom large at AFC U-23 Asian Cup with dominant early displays Big guns loom large at AFC U-23 Asian Cup with dominant early displays

Early frontrunners have emerged at the U-23 Asian Cup, and it is unsurprisingly some of the usual suspects.

Son explains international retirement decision U-turn Son explains international retirement decision U-turn

Tottenham and South Korea forward Heung-min Son reveals his reasons why he considered international retirement

South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers South Korea bounces back as Iraq, Australia progress in World Cup qualifiers

Iraq and Australia booked their third round berths while South Korea returned to form after their draw last week.

Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers Five things to keep an eye on for match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers

From teams desperately needing a win to those on the verge of advancing, here are five things to look out for on match day 4 of the Asian World Cup qualifiers.

South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era South Korea held by Thailand in first game of post-Klinsmann era

South Korea dropped points in a draw against Thailand but still maintained their Group C lead after China failed to capitalize.

Five things to keep an eye on as Asian qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup return Five things to keep an eye on as Asian qualifiers for 2026 FIFA World Cup return

After a four-month hiatus, the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup returns this week -- and there's plenty to keep a close eye on.

Unheralded Joo Min-Kyu's journey of perseverance to South Korea opportunity Unheralded Joo Min-Kyu's journey of perseverance to South Korea opportunity

After repeatedly being overlooked, Joo Min-Kyu looks set to finally get his chance to show what he can offer South Korea on the international stage.

Klinsmann's South Korea sacking inevitable after poor Asian Cup Klinsmann's South Korea sacking inevitable after poor Asian Cup

South Korea's run to the Asian Cup semifinals papered over the cracks as they lacked spark, goals or a plan. And it cost Jürgen Klinsmann his job.

South Korea sack coach Jürgen Klinsmann after Asian Cup exit South Korea sack coach Jürgen Klinsmann after Asian Cup exit

The Korea Football Association (KFA) sacked national team coach Jürgen Klinsmann on Friday, after their semi-final exit at the Asian Cup and amid criticism of his leadership.

WCQ - AFC Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Qatar 4 +14 12
2 India 4 -3 4
3 Afghanistan 4 -10 4
4 Kuwait 4 -1 3
Full Table

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Son Heung-Min 5 4 1
Lee Kang-in 1 4 3
Lee Jae-Sung 1 4 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Lee Kang-in 3 4 1
Son Heung-Min 1 4 5
Kim Min-Jae 1 4 0