China kept its 2026 World Cup dream alive by the narrowest of margins despite a 1-0 loss to South Korea. China advanced to the next qualification round because Thailand, needing to beat Singapore by three goals, only won 3-1.
South Korea ’s Son Heung-min, center left, makes an attempt to score during the second round of the Asian qualifier group C match for 2026 FIFA World Cup between South Korea and China at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul, South Korea , Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
South Korea finished the second round of Asian qualification atop Group C and remains on course for an 11th straight World Cup appearance. China needed a draw to ensure second place in the group but was forced to wait and hope that Singapore could avoid a three-goal loss at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok.The top two teams from each of the nine groups progress to the next stage, where six teams will confirm their automatic places at the World Cup. A further two teams will confirm their direct spots in the fourth round.
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