FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: South Korea beats Iraq 3-2 to cement lead in AFC third round standings

Oh Hyeon-gyu and Lee Jae-Sung scored a goal each in the last 25 minutes of regulation time as South Korea beat Iraq in their FIFA World Cup 2026 third round qualifier on Tuesday.

Published : Oct 15, 2024 18:27 IST , Yongin - 1 MIN READ

Lee Jae-Sung of South Korea (R) celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group B match.
Lee Jae-Sung of South Korea (R) celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group B match. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Lee Jae-Sung of South Korea (R) celebrates after scoring the team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group B match. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Oh Hyeon-gyu and Lee Jae-Sung scored a goal each in the last 25 minutes of regulation time as South Korea beat Iraq 3-2 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 third round qualifier on Tuesday.

Though Iraq tried a comeback in the dying moments of the match, with Rebin Sulaka scoring in stoppage time but it proved to be too little too late as the Taegeuk Warriors pulled off a hard-fought win.

The victory helped South Korea cement its lead at the top of its qualification group, with the team having 10 points off four matches and enjoying a three-point cushion over second-placed Iraq.

More to follow.

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