South Korea have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with their latest win in the ongoing qualification phase. South Korea defeated 10-man Iraq 2-0 in their penultimate Group B match in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualifiers at Basra International Stadium in Basra,

South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 in Basra on Thursday to qualify for their 11th successive World Cup with a trip to North America in 2026.

Uzbekistan and Jordan secured historic first-time FIFA World Cup qualifications, joining South Korea in the upcoming tournament. Uzbekistan's draw wit