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Son scores as South Korea beat Thailand 3-0 in World Cup qualifying
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Son Heung-min scored as South Korea eased to a 3-0 win over Thailand on Tuesday, taking them closer to the next round of World Cup qualification in Asia.
Japan to advance in World Cup qualifying after N. Korea game cancelled
AFP · 3 weeks ago
Japan look poised to reach the final stage of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup without kicking a ball after FIFA said their match at North Korea will not be rescheduled.
N. Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier off over 'unforeseen circumstances'
AFP · 3 weeks ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan was called off on Friday, the Asian Football Confederation said, hours after announcing it would be moved to a neutral venue.
North Korea v Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
AFP · 3 weeks ago
North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday will be held at a neutral venue and not in Pyongyang, the Asian Football Confederation said, four days before the game.
Japan tame 'sorry' North Korea as Son goal in vain in World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Japan and Australia took big strides towards the next stage of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup but South Korea dropped two points despite leading through Son Heung-min.
North Korea says can't host World Cup qualifier: Japan football chief
AFP · 4 weeks ago
North Korea told Japan on Thursday that it cannot host next week's World Cup qualifier, Japan's football association chief said, throwing the game into doubt.
Son scores but Thailand hold South Korea in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Son Heung-min scored but South Korea were held 1-1 at home by Thailand in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday in their first match since the sacking of Jurgen Klinsmann.
Tanaka gives Japan scrappy win over North Korea in World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Ao Tanaka's goal after two minutes gave Japan a nervy 1-0 win over a spirited North Korea in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.
Asian Cup brawl brought South Korean team closer, says captain Son
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Son Heung-min said Wednesday that the Asian Cup bust-up with Lee Kang-in had brought the South Korean team closer, on the eve of a World Cup qualifier against Thailand.
'Frustration' to drive Japan in North Korea World Cup qualifiers
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Japan will be motivated by the "frustration" of their Asian Cup flop when they face North Korea in a World Cup qualifying double-header, coach Hajime Moriyasu said Wednesday.
Japan warns football fans not to go to North Korea for World Cup qualifier
AFP · 4 weeks ago
Japan has warned football fans not to attempt to travel to "hostile" North Korea for next week's World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang.
North Korean World Cup player says Japan qualifier more than football
AFP · 1 month ago
An Yong Hak was born and raised in Japan but he will be cheering for his former team North Korea when the two sides clash in a World Cup qualifier in Tokyo on Thursday.
Lee Kang-in named in South Korea squad following Son bust-up
AFP · 1 month ago
Lee Kang-in was named in South Korea's squad on Monday for World Cup qualifiers this month despite a bust-up with skipper Son Heung-min at the Asian Cup.
New US women's coach Hayes to debut against South Korea
AFP · 1 month ago
Emma Hayes will make her competitive debut as coach of the US women's national team in June when the Americans play host to South Korea, US Soccer announced on Tuesday.
Japan beat North Korea to clinch Olympic spot
AFP · 1 month ago
Japan punched their ticket to the Paris Olympics women's football competition with a hard-fought 2-1 win over North Korea in Wednesday's qualifying second leg in a chilly Tokyo.
South Korea name Hwang as interim coach to succeed Klinsmann
AFP · 1 month ago
South Korea have appointed Hwang Sun-hong as interim coach to succeed Jurgen Klinsmann, who was sacked following their Asian Cup semi-final exit and revelations about a bust-up between star players.
Coach urges Japan to be 'aggressive' against N. Korea in Olympic showdown
AFP · 1 month ago
Coach Futoshi Ikeda promised Japan would be "aggressive" against North Korea as they look to qualify for the Paris Olympics in a winner-takes-all women's football showdown in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Son apologises for bust-up with South Korea team-mate Lee
AFP · 1 month ago
Son Heung-min apologised on Wednesday for his role in a bust-up with South Korea team-mate Lee Kang-in at the Asian Cup and urged fans to forgive the Paris Saint-Germain player.
Klinsmann sacked as South Korea coach after 12 months in charge
AFP · 2 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann was sacked as South Korea coach on Friday following defeat to Jordan in the semi-finals of the Asian Cup and revelations about a bust-up between star players.
Klinsmann hails 'incredible journey' as South Korea axe set to fall
AFP · 2 months ago
Jurgen Klinsmann said on Friday it had been "an incredible journey" and thanked his players, with the German facing the sack as South Korea coach after just under a year in charge.
