Son Heung-min scored twice as South Korea thrashed Singapore 7-0 to advance to the final round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, while China still has work to do after a 1-1 draw with Thailand. South Korea stayed top of Group C with 13 points from five games, with China second on eight points.
Son Heung Min of South Korea waves to the fans after the match during 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian 2nd Qualifier soccer match between Singapore and South Korea at the National Stadium on Thursday June 6, 2024 in Singapore. Bae Junho of South Korea reacts after scoring a goal during 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian 2nd Qualifier soccer match between Singapore and South Korea at the National Stadium on Thursday June 6, 2024 in Singapore.
China has to play South Korea in its last game while Thailand hosts Singapore in Bangkok and could still clinch second place with a win if China loses. Son then netted twice in the second half, Lee added his second and there were late goals from Bae Joon-ho and Hwang Hee-chan. Japan thrashed Myanmar 5-0 in Yangon with Keito Nakamura and Koki Ogawa scoring twice each. Iraq defeated Indonesia 2-0.
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