Jürgen Klinsmann’s side defeated Vietnam 6-0 in a friendly game staged at Suwon World Cup Stadium on Tuesday. Kim Minjae and Hwang Heechan gave their side a two-goal lead in the first half, before Son Heungmin, Lee Kangin and Jeong Wooyeong also found the net to please 42,175 fans who flocked to the Big Bird. Having beaten Saudi Arabia and Tunisia in the previous friendlies, the Taegeuk Warriors have claimed their third win in as many matches.
After rounding off the series of friendlies with a perfect record, Korea Republic will participate in the second round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next month – they will face China PR, Thailand and Singapore, who have overcome Guam 3-1 on aggregate to advance to the second round in Group C.
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