Despite Draw vs. Palestine, S. Korea Poised for World Cup Berth Past Halfway Point in Qualifiers.

Amman: South Korea passed the halfway point in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualification tournament on Tuesday in Jordan the same way they started it two months ago: a draw against Palestine. According to Yonhap News Agency, with four matches remaining, the Taegeuk Warriors are still comfortably leading Group B with 14 points from four wins and two draws. They maintain a six-point lead over Jordan and Iraq before the end of their matches Tuesday, despite some lingering lineup questions. The top two teams from the group at the conclusion of the round will qualify for the 2026 World Cup.