South Korea's Triumph and Australia's Victory in World Cup Qualifiers

South Korea defeated Jordan 2-0 in Amman, advancing in Asia's World Cup qualifiers, with goals by Lee Jae-sung and Oh Hyeong-gu. Meanwhile, Australia secured a 3-1 win over China under new coach Tony Popovic. The results bolster both teams' chances for World Cup 2026 qualification.

South Korea emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against Jordan in Amman, propelling them to the top of Group B in Asia's World Cup qualifying rounds. The triumph comes as a crucial second consecutive win for coach Hong Myung-bo, mitigating prior criticism following their 0-0 draw with Palestine.

Lee Jae-sung's header and a second-half goal by Oh Hyeong-gu were critical in securing the victory despite the absence of injured captain Son Heung-min. The Taeguk Warriors now boast seven points, maintaining their strong position to continue their World Cup qualification streak since 1986.

Australia revived their campaign with a decisive 3-1 victory over China, marking a successful debut for new coach Tony Popovic. Goals from Craig Goodwin, Lewis Miller, and newcomer Nishan Velupillay restored Australia's hopes of securing an automatic 2026 World Cup berth, while China faces a challenging path after their third consecutive loss in Group C.

(With inputs from agencies.)