With a career spanning over 12 years and 136 caps for the Taegeuk Warriors, Hong Myung-Bo is undeniably a legend of South Korean football. His crowning achievement was leading South Korea to a remarkable fourth-place finish at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, earning him the Bronze Ball in the process. Hong’s prowess on the field
South Korea
After a five-month search for a new head coach, South Korea has decided to bring back Hong Myung-Bo for a second spell in charge of the national team. This decision comes after former coach Jürgen Klinsmann was sacked in February, leaving a vacancy that has now been filled by Hong. The Korea Football Association (KFA)
Japan, a four-time Asian champion, has been drawn into a challenging group for the third round of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team, led by coach Hajime Moriyasu, will face familiar foes such as Australia, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, China, and Indonesia. With Japan’s impressive record of qualifying for the last seven
After an impressive showing in the second round of Asian qualifiers, Qatar has solidified their status as the dominant force in the continent. With back-to-back AFC Asian Cup victories under their belt, Qatar cruised through the qualifiers, securing five wins and a draw to top Group A. Star striker Almoez Ali was in fine form,