Source: Xinhua
Editor: huaxia
2024-06-11 22:07:15
Son Heung-Min (L) of South Korea and Fang Hao of China compete during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
BEIJING, June 11 (Xinhua) — China lost 1-0 to South Korea in Seoul on Tuesday night in their final game in Group C of the second round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
China managed to keep a clean sheet in the first half at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, but Lee Kang-in broke the deadlock for South Korea in the 61st minute as the PSG midfielder collected a loose ball inside the box and fired into the bottom right corner.
With only two shots and none on target, China suffered another loss to South Korea, ending its Asian qualifier campaign second round with two wins, two draws and two losses.
South Korea top Group C, which also includes Thailand and Singapore, with five wins and one draw.
China’s fortune to advance into the third round of the Asian qualifiers alongside South Korea will be decided by the result of the game between Thailand and Singapore, which is still in progress. ■
Players of China leave the pitch after the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Xie Wenneng (R) of China vies with Lee Jae-Sung of South Korea during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Son Heung-Min (L) of South Korea greets spectators after the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Son Heung-Min (R) of South Korea celebrates with teammate Hwang Hee-Chan after the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Jiang Shenglong (L) of China vies with Kwon Kyung-Won of South Korea during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)
Goalkeeper Wang Dalei of China greets spectators after the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Fei Nanduo (R) of China competes during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Son Heung-Min (R) of South Korea greets spectators after the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Son Heung-Min (1st L) of South Korea competes during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Son Heung-Min (1st R) of South Korea greets spectators after the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
Players of China greet spectators after the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Photo by Jun Hyosang/Xinhua)
Son Heung-Min (2nd L) of South Korea competes during the Group C match of 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers between South Korea and China in Seoul, South Korea, June 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Yao Qilin)
