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South Korea Finish Qualifiers Undefeated at Home With 4-0 Win Over Kuwait

The match wrapped up their top-of-group campaign with a perfect home record, giving emerging players valuable minutes ahead of July’s E-1 Championship

Fans hold up the South Korean national flag, Taegeukgi, during South Korea's Group B match against Kuwait in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualification at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on June 10, 2025. (Yonhap)
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South Korean players acknowledge their fans after beating Kuwait 4-0 in their Group B match in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualification at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on June 10, 2025. (Yonhap)
South Korea captain Son Heung-min waves to the crowd after his team's 4-0 win over Kuwait in their Group B match in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualification at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul on June 10, 2025. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Jeon Jin-woo, Lee Kang-in, Oh Hyeon-gyu and Lee Jae-sung each found the net at Seoul World Cup Stadium in front of 41,911 supporters
  • The victory completed South Korea’s flawless home slate in the third qualifying round and secured a 22-point haul to top Group B
  • Coach Hong Myung-bo rotated seven players with fewer than ten caps, using the fixture as a proving ground after early qualification
  • The Korea Football Association staged fan activities including card stunts, chants and a synth-pop performance to celebrate the team’s berth
  • South Korea will next face China, Hong Kong and Japan at the East Asian Football Federation E-1 Championship in July