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South Korea secures Asian Games men's football gold over Japan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 12:32 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

South Korea secures Asian Games men's football gold over Japan

Summary

South Korea won the men's football gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating Japan 1-0 in the final held on October 3 at Toyota Stadium near Nagoya. Eom Ji-sung scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute, bringing relief after South Korea’s disappointing World Cup campaign. The victory marks South Korea's fourth consecutive Asian Games gold in men's football and grants military exemptions to the players. Japan had hoped to win gold for the first time since 2010 but faced setbacks, including an injury to forward Uche Nwadike. The tournament featured under-23 teams with three overage players allowed.

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•South Korea beat Japan 1-0 in the Asian Games final.
•Eom Ji-sung scored the lone goal in the 60th minute.
•The final took place at Toyota Stadium near Nagoya.
•Japanese forward Uche Nwadike was stretchered off with an injury.
•Gold medalists receive military service exemptions in South Korea.

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12:32 PMYahoo Sports — South Korea lift gloom by winning Asian Games men's football gold

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South Korea won men's football gold at the Asian Games, beating hosts Japan 1-0 in Saturday's final to lift the gloom after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies.South Korea endured a miserable World Cup in North America this year, going out in the group stage after a shock loss to South Africa.
— Yahoo Sports

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