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(Amman[요르단]= Yonhap News) Reporter Hwang Kwang-mo = The match between Korea and Palestine in Group B of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia 3rd qualifying round held at the Amman International Stadium in Jordan on the afternoon of the 19th (local time). The Korean national soccer team coaches, including coach Hong Myung-bo, are singing the national anthem. 2024.11.20 hkmpooh@yna.co.kr
(Yeongjong-do = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Eui-jin = Hong Myung-bo’s national soccer team returned to Korea after finishing its two-game road trip to the Middle East in November with one win and one draw and completing all of this year’s A-match schedule.
The national soccer team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, returned to Korea after 10 days through Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 21st.
The national team left Korea early in the morning on the 11th and won 3-1 in the away game against Kuwait in the 5th game of Group B of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia 3rd qualifying round, which kicked off in Kuwait City on the 14th, and defeated Palestine 1-1 in Amman, Jordan, on the 19th. It was a draw.
Hong Myung-Boho, who earned 4 points in this two-game series, maintained the lead in Group B of the World Cup 3rd qualifying round, accumulating 14 points with 4 wins and 2 draws.
After the game against Palestine, the overseas players returned to their teams one by one.
Starting with Seol Young-woo (Zvezda), Kim Min-jae (Munich), Oh Se-hoon (Machida Zelbia), Jo Yu-min (Sharjah), Jeong Seung-hyeon (Al Wasl), Kwon Gyeong-won (Khorfakkan), Park Yong-woo (Al Ain), etc. He returned to his team first.
Excluding them, 9 K-League players and coaching staff, including coach Hong, returned that day on a plane to Korea.
With this, the 2024 national team’s eventful schedule, which began with convocation training in preparation for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup, has come to an end.
The Taegeuk Warriors will now reconvene four months later for the 7th and 8th games of Group B of the World Cup 3rd qualifying round, which will resume in March next year.
The national team will face Oman and Jordan at home on March 20th and 25th next year.
Then, on June 5th local time, they will play an away game against the Iraqi national team in Basra, Iraq, and then play Kuwait at home on June 10th, concluding the entire World Cup 3rd qualifying round schedule.
Son Heung-min, the captain of the national team, said through social networking service (SNS) before the players returned home that day, “Thank you for allowing me to live happily with the national team this year,” and “I hope to see you again with your team in good form, and our national team will return in March (next year).” “I look forward to seeing you in good health and with a smiling face,” he said.
Taegeuk warrior greeting fans amid disappointment of draw
(Amman[요르단]= Yonhap News) Reporter Hwang Kwang-mo = The match between Korea and Palestine in Group B of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup Asia 3rd qualifying round held at the Amman International Stadium in Jordan on the afternoon of the 19th (local time). After the game ended 1-1 against Palestine, players including Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae are greeting the Korean residents and cheering squad with sad expressions. 2024.11.20 hkmpooh@yna.co.kr
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**PAA:** How can the Korean national team effectively balance the need to secure points in crucial qualifiers with the expectations of fans who desire a more attacking and entertaining style of play, especially given the star power of Son Heung-min?
## World Today News Interview: Analyzing South Korea’s Recent World Cup Qualifying Performances
**Introduction**
Welcome to World Today News. Today we’re diving deep into the latest developments surrounding South Korea’s national soccer team. To help us analyze their recent performance, we are joined by two esteemed guests:
* **[Guest 1 Name and Expertise]:** A renowned football analyst specializing in Asian teams
* **[Guest 2 Name and Expertise]:** A prominent sports journalist with extensive coverage of the Korean national team
**Section 1: The Road Trip Review (Kuwait & Palestine) **
* **Host:** Gentlemen, the Taegeuk Warriors recently completed their November road trip to the Middle East, facing Kuwait and Palestine. [Guest 1], what were your overall impressions of Korea’s performances in these crucial qualifying matches?
* **Host:** [Guest 2], the team secured a win against Kuwait but drew against Palestine. Do you think the draw reflects a weakness in Korea’s strategic approach, or were there other contributing factors?
**Section 2: Analyzing the Draw Against Palestine**
* **Host:** The draw against Palestine garnered mixed reactions from fans. [Guest 1], some argue that Korea held back strategically, aiming for a conservative draw to preserve their lead in the group. Do you agree with this assessment, and was it a wise strategy?
* **Host:** [Guest 2], looking at the specific challenges Korea faced against Palestine, what key areas do you think the team needs to address moving forward to avoid similar results in future matches?
**Section 3: Looking Ahead: The March Fixtures and Beyond**
* **Host:** The World Cup Qualifying schedule intensifies in March with home matches against Oman and Jordan, followed by a crucial away match against Iraq. [Guest 1], what are your expectations for the national team in these upcoming fixtures? Which match do you foresee as the most challenging?
* **Host:** [Guest 2], based on your expert knowledge of these teams, what strategic adjustments should Korea make to maximize their chances of success in March? Do you anticipate any lineup changes?
**Section 4: Captain Son Heung-min’s Message and Fan Engagement**
* **Host:** Captain Son Heung-min expressed thanks to the fans for their support and hinted at a strong return in March. [Guest 1], what impact do you think Son’s leadership and popularity have on the team’s morale and performance?
* **Host:** [Guest 2], how important is fan support for the Korean national team? Do you think the team needs to do more to engage with their fanbase, particularly in times of disappointment like the recent draw against Palestine?
**Closing Statement**
* **Host:** Thank you to both of our guests for sharing their insightful analysis. The road to the 2026 World Cup promises to be exciting, with many challenges and opportunities for the Korean national team. We will be following their journey closely and providing ongoing coverage here at World Today News.
