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Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo, left, speaks during a press conference at Basra International Stadium in Basra, Iraq, on June 4. [NEWS1]

Korea braces for tricky clash with Iraq as World Cup spot nears

With Korea closing in on a berth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, head coach Hong Myung-bo is trying to get his charges prepared for a difficult away match against Iraq.

2025.6.5

Korea's Son Heung-min reacts during the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Jordan at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi on March 25. [YONHAP]

'We can learn from this': Son stays upbeat despite Korea’s latest letdown

In light of another disappointing performance by his team in the World Cup qualifiers, Korea captain Son Heung-min said Tuesday he wants his young teammates to hold their heads high.

2025.3.26

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Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo, far right, trains his squad at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on March 17. [YONHAP]

Taeguk Warriors manager faces starting XI headache for World Cup qualifiers

Korean men's national team manager Hong Myung-bo faces a starting XI headache, with big names suffering from disappointing runs of form for their clubs.

2025.3.19

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun celebrates during a Scottish Premiership match against St. Mirren in Scotland on March 1. [AP/YONHAP]

Celtic's Yang Hyun-jun hopes to take pitch against Oman

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun is ready to showcase his skills honed in Scotland for the Korean national team in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Oman on Thursday.

2025.3.18

The Korean national team trains at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi on March 17. [YONHAP]

Korea eyes 2026 FIFA World Cup spot without injured defender Kim Min-jae

Korea will try to inch closer to a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup this week without their best defender.

2025.3.18

The Korean national team trains at Abdullah Al Khalifa Stadium in Kuwait on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Son back in the fold as national team set to line up against Kuwait

Korea face Kuwait in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday at Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait on the back of three straight wins in the third qualifying round under manager Hong Myung-bo.

2024.11.13

The Brazilian national team poses before a World Cup qualifer against Chile on Thursday. [ONE FOOTBALL]

[VIDEO] Behind the scenes of Brazil's comeback win against Chile

Go behind the scenes as Brazil beat Chile 2-1 in the World Cup qualifier with goals from Igor Jesus and Luiz Henrique.

2024.10.13

The Korean national team celebrates Lee Jae-sung's goal during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Jordan at Amman International Stadium in Jordan. [YONHAP]

Korea secures 2-0 victory over Jordan in World Cup qualifier, claims Group B lead

Korea secured a 2-0 victory over Jordan in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, marking their second consecutive win under manager Hong Myung-bo.

2024.10.10

Korea's Hwang In-beom, far right, vies for the ball during the 2023 Asian Cup semifinal against Jordan at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Qatar on Feb. 7. [YONHAP]

With Son Heung-min on the sidelines, Hong's Korea looks for fresh answers against Jordan

The Korean national team, led by manager Hong Myung-bo, faces Jordan in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday with one significant change from the last two games — the absence of captain Son Heung-min.

2024.10.9

Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo, center, watches a 2026 World Cup qualifer between Korea and Palestine at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Thursday. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Hong Myung-bo's Korea left with a lot to prove against Oman

Korea face Oman on the road Tuesday in the third round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers on the back of a concerningly poor performance in new manager Hong Myung-bo’s debut last week.

2024.9.9