Lee Kang-In's South Korea draw with Oman
A South Korea side featuring our Parisian midfielder couldn't find a way past Oman on Matchday 7 of the third round of 2026 FIFA World Cup (AFC) qualifiers at the Goyang Stadium on Thursday 20 March.
Lee Kang-In came on in the 38th minute to replace Paik Seung-Ho, who had come off with an injury. He provided an assist with his first touch, but was replaced by Yan Hyun-Jun in the 85th minute after picking up an ankle injury. South Korea remain top of their group, with a provisional four-point lead over Iraq.
SOUTH KOREA - OMAN: 1-1
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - AFC Zone - Third round - Group B - Matchday 7
Goyang Stadium (South Korea)
Goals: Hwang Hee-Chan (41') for South Korea, Al Busaidi (80’) for Oman.
SOUTH KOREA: Jo Hyeon-Woo - Seol Young-Woo, Cho Yu-Min, Kwon Kyung-Won, Lee Tae-Seok (Oh Hyeon-Gyu, 85') - Hwang Hee-Chan (Jun-Oh Bae, 63'), Paik Seung-Ho (Lee Kang-In, 38' (Yang Hyun-Jun, 85')) - Lee Jae-Sung, Park Yong-Woo, Son Heung-Min - Joo Min-Kyu (Oh Se-Hun, 46'). Coach: H. Myung-Bo.
OMAN: Al Mukhaini - Al Harthi, Al Khamisi, Al Braiki, Al Rushaidi -Al Yahmadi, Al Alawi -Al Busaidi, Fawaz (Al Yahyaei, 69'), Al Mushaifri (Al Alawi, 78') - Al Sabhi (Al Ghassani, 69'). Coach: Al. Yafai.
THE TABLE:
1. South Korea / 15 points, +7 (7 matches played)
2. Iraq / 11 points, +2 (6 matches played)
3. Jordan / 9 points, +4 (6 matches played)
4. Oman / 7 points, -3 (7 matches played)
5. Kuwait / 4 points, -6 (6 matches played)
6. Palestine / 3 points, -4 (6 matches played)