South Korea Clinches 11th Consecutive World Cup Berth Amid Asian Qualifiers Shuffle
Source: news.source.sunstar
South Korea secured their 11th consecutive appearance in the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Iraq, while other Asian teams like Jordan and Uzbekistan also clinched their spots for the 2026 tournament to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. China, however, was eliminated from the qualifiers after a loss to Indonesia.
Key Points
South Korea won 2-0 against Iraq to qualify for their 11th straight World Cup.
Jordan qualified for the first time after a 3-0 win over Oman, led by Ali Olwan's hat-trick.
Uzbekistan secured qualification with a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates.
China was eliminated following a 1-0 loss to Indonesia.
Australia defeated Japan 1-0 in a late-scoring match.
The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
