With goals from Jeon Jin-woo, Lee Kang-in, Oh Hyun-kyu and Lee Jae-sung, South Korea defeated Kuwait 4-0 in the 10th round of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers Group B. Head coach Hong Myung-bo said that this game was an opportunity for young players to gain experience and praised their performance for far exceeding his expectations.

In the 30th minute, Hwang In-Bum took a corner kick and Jeon Jin-woo scored with a header, helping South Korea take the lead 1-0. In the 51st minute of the second half, Bae Jun-ho passed the ball into the penalty area and Lee Kang-in volleyed the ball into the goal, helping South Korea continue to lead Kuwait 2-0.

In the 54th minute, Bae Jun-ho headed the ball to Oh Hyun-kyu, who then shot the ball into the goal, extending South Korea's lead to 3-0. In the 75th minute, Lee Jae-sung broke through the defense and shot the ball into the goal, making the score 4-0.

In the end, South Korea defeated Kuwait 4-0 at home and ended its qualifying journey undefeated.

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said in an interview, "This is a very important game for the future of the South Korean national team. Although we will have some friendly matches before the World Cup, this game is a good opportunity for young players to gain experience, and their performance far exceeded my expectations."

"No one can predict what will happen in the next year or so, and we haven't yet determined the starting lineup for the World Cup. Some senior players will still be the core of the team, and the key lies in whether there are young players who can step up to support the team. From this perspective, the performance of this game is extremely exciting."

In addition, Hong Myung-bo said, "Over the past year or so, I have gradually understood the characteristics of the players and established a good relationship. I have laid the foundation for the upcoming World Cup journey and determined which direction we should go and how to prepare."