Korea Takes on Kuwait in World Cup Qualifying Finale: Know Match Details
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A Khan
- . June 10, 2025
- . Update: June 10, 2025 8:01 pm
South Korea’s national team is all set to conclude their successful World Cup qualifiers by playing a jubilant match against Kuwait at Seoul World Cup Stadium. The kick-off on October 10th at 8 PM means more than just another game to Hong Myung-bo’s side, which is already looking forward to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hong Myung-bo Rotates Squad for Kuwait Clash
New starting sensations in the squad are providing head coach Hong Myung-bo an opportunity to evaluate rising stars and deliver valuable time on the international field to his established members. In adopting a 4-2-3-1 formation, the coach shows he is open to testing other ways of playing since the team has qualified for the World Cup.
Starting XI Formation (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Lee Chang-geun
- Defense: Seol Yeong-woo, Kim Joo-sung, Lee Han-beom, Lee Tae-seok
- Midfield: Won Du-jae, Hwang In-beom
- Attack: Bae Jun-ho, Lee Kang-in, Jeon Jin-woo
- Striker: Oh Hyeon-kyu
World Cup Qualification Already Secured
With the help of Kim Jin-kyu’s goal and Oh Hyeon-kyu’s finish, South Korea won and now knows they have qualified for the top football event. Korea’s World Cup success maintains their consistent performance in the tournament and leads to their eleventh straight World Cup appearance.
Taking part in the qualifiers, the team has managed to gather 19 points with the help of five victories and four ties. The consistent way his team has performed in Group B reveals how Hong Myung-bo’s leadership has improved the squad’s overall strength.
Strategic Team Selection for the Kuwait Match
Substitute Bench:
- Captain Son Heung-min
- Kim Dong-hyun, Jo Hyun-taek, Park Jin-seop
- Park Seung-wook, Lee Jae-sung, Hwang Hee-chan
- Kim Jin-kyu, Choi Jun, Yang Hyeon-jun
- Kwon Kyung-won, Jo Hyun-woo
Match Details:
- Date: October 10th, 8:00 PM KST
- Venue: Seoul World Cup Stadium, Mapo-gu
- Competition: Group B, 3rd Round Asian World Cup Qualifiers
- Korea’s Record: 5 wins, 4 draws (19 points)
- Status: World Cup qualification already secured
Fan Celebration and Stadium Atmosphere
The Red Devils, Korea’s passionate supporter group, have prepared a special card display titled “WE Korea” to celebrate the qualifying success of their national squad. The coordinated display in the Red Zone section stands as a symbol of unity between the players and supporters; that very unity has made possible the footballing triumphs of Korea.
Once the final whistle is blown, the players will perform a lap of honor around Seoul World Cup Stadium, granting fans the opportunity to celebrate with their heroes in person. This post-match interaction underscores the special bond that has developed between the national team and supporters of Korean football.
Kuwait’s Challenge and Match Significance
While Korea can rest assured having achieved their primary objective, the match against Kuwait remains a test of fitness and tactical variations. Kuwait will be wondering if they can cause a surprise defeat against the hosts, who have already qualified, thus making this match more complicated than the scoreboard suggests.
Hong Myung-bo emphasized experimentation rather than results for the long-term vision of Korean football development. Therefore, the final qualifying game would be a perfect place to experiment with player depth and recognize those who can assist in the next campaigns.
The Seoul World Cup Stadium match is both an end and a beginning, and is, first, the end of a successful qualifying campaign, and is about to be launched for the global event.
