South Korea's path to World Cup Round of 32 remains challenging
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:11 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
South Korea faces a tricky route to advance in the World Cup following a 1-0 loss to South Africa, leaving them with three points in group play. They need specific outcomes from three key matches: Ghana must defeat Croatia, Uzbekistan must either defeat or draw with DR Congo, and Austria needs to win against Algeria or Algeria must win by two goals or more. The final group matches are scheduled for Saturday, presenting a slim chance for South Korea to move forward.
- •South Korea finished group play with three points after losing to South Africa.
- •They need Ghana to defeat Croatia in their next match.
- •Uzbekistan must defeat or draw with DR Congo.
- •Austria needs to beat Algeria or Algeria must win by two goals or more.
- •The final day of group play is Saturday.
- 3:11 PMYahoo Sports — Here's what South Korea needs to happen to make World Cup Round of 32 as 3rd-place team
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