If Jordan is defeated, the 9th Vessel to the finals will be occupied! Hong Myung-bo tries to win again at home
If Jordan is defeated, the 9th Vessel to the finals will be occupied! Hong Myung-bo tries to win again at home
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"Beat Jordan again!"
The Korean national soccer team led by Coach Hong Myung-bo will face Jordan, an ambush in the Middle East. It will face Jordan on its way to the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in North Korea and the U.S.
Korea lost to Jordan 0-2 in the semifinals of the 2023 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup last year. The team tied the match 2-2 at the group stage, and lost in the semifinals, ending its dream of winning the Asian Cup title for the first time in 63 years. The team successfully avenged itself in the third qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup in Asia. The team won 2-0 in an away match in the third round on Oct. 10 last year.
"I am challenging myself to win consecutive games. I will face Jordan again for the first time in five months. I will have an important game again this time. They will have a showdown to advance to the 2026 World Cup finals in North Korea and the U.S. They will stand at the top of Group B and meet second-ranked Jordan.
At the third Asian qualifying round, Korea had no loss until the seventh round. It had four wins, three draws and 15 points, ranking highest in the rankings. However, the team tied Oman in the seventh round, which it played at home on Tuesday, 1-1 to leave a regret. The team shared points by showing lack of scoring ability. It lost the opportunity to get closer to the finals.
Through the seventh round, Jordan had three wins, three draws and one loss with 12 points. He defeated Palestine 3-1 in the seventh round at home to move up to the second place. He narrowed the gap with Korea to three points. He plans to win an away match in Korea and jump to the lead of the group.
◆ 2026 North Korea-China World Cup 3rd Asian qualifying round Group B Middle rank
No. 1 Korea has 4 wins, 3 draws, 15 13 points, 6 points
2nd place Jordan 3 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, 12 points, 12 points, 6 points
#3 Iraq, 3 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss, 127 points, 5 points
4th place Oman, 2 wins, 1 draw, 4 losses, 74 points, 7 points, 7 points
5th place Kuwait, 5 draws, 2 losses, 57 points, 13 points
No. 6 Palestine, 3 draws, 4 losses, 35 points, 11 points
◆ Group B 8 round match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup (left is the home team)
Korea-Jordan
Kuwait - Oman
Palestine-Iraq
If Hong increases his winning streak 토토사이트 against Jordan, he will be able to seize the 9th competition to advance to the finals. If he secures Jordan on Saturday, he will have 18 points. If he gains just one more point in the remaining two matches, he will be able to advance to the finals. Round 9 and 10 will take place in June. The team will have an away match against Iraq on June 5 (Korea time), and a home match against Kuwait on June 10. If the team defeats Jordan once again, it will be in the verge of a direct advance to the finals.