US EditionSouth Korea's Son bemoans poor pitches after another World Cup home draw
- South Korea drew two home matches 1-1 against Oman and Jordan in March 2025, impacting their World Cup qualifying campaign.
- Captain Son Heung-min criticized the poor pitch conditions, stating that they have affected their home advantage.
- South Korea maintains the lead in Group B by three points, ahead of Jordan and Iraq.
- Son urged his teammates to stay confident and maintain their group's lead as they prepare for upcoming matches against Iraq and Kuwait.
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Things have not improved: South Korea captain Son criticises poor pitch conditions
South Korea will secure its place in the finals for the 11th successive World Cup if they avoid defeat when they play Iraq in Basra on June 5 before returning home for its final round-three qualifier against Kuwait on June 10.
Soccer-South Korea's Son bemoans poor pitches after another World Cup home draw
SEOUL (Reuters) - Captain Son Heung-min believes poor pitches have contributed to South Korea's stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign after the Taeguk Warriors were held to two home 1-1 draws in the March international window. Read full story
South Korea's Son bemoans poor pitches after another World Cup home draw
SEOUL : Captain Son Heung-min believes poor pitches have contributed to South Korea's stuttering World Cup qualifying campaign after the Taeguk Warriors were held to two home 1-1 draws in the March international window.South Korea still top Group B by three points after the draws with Oman in Goyang last
Son Heung-Min Blames Bad Pitches As South Korea Slip Up In World Cup Qualifying
Son Heung-min blamed South Korea's shoddy pitches for their 2026 World Cup qualifying struggles after a 1-1 draw with Jordan left them sweating on an automatic place at the tournament. The Koreans were held at home for a second game in a row on Tuesday after also drawing with Oman last week and hold a precarious lead at the top of Asian qualifying Group B with an away trip to third-placed Iraq still to come. South Korea's two qualifiers in March…
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