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South Korea Names Squad as World Cup Qualification Nears

The team, led by Son Heung-min, can secure a 2026 FIFA World Cup spot with a draw against Iraq on June 5.

Jeon Jin-woo of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors scores against Daejeon Hana Citizen FC during the clubs' K League 1 match at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on May 6, 2025. (Yonhap)
Jeon Jin-woo of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (C) is mobbed by teammate Hernandes after scoring against Daejeon Hana Citizen FC during the clubs' K League 1 match at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on May 6, 2025. (Yonhap)
Hong Myung-bo, head coach of the South Korean men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the Korea Football Association House in Seoul on May 26, 2025, announcing his squad for World Cup qualifying matches in June. (Yonhap)
Jeon Jin-woo of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors celebrates after scoring against Daejeon Hana Citizen FC during the clubs' K League 1 match at Jeonju World Cup Stadium in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on May 6, 2025. (Yonhap)

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