Will the sharp passes of “Korean Zidane” Hwang In-beom (28, Feyenoord) and the organic movements of Lee Jae-sung (32, Mainz) and Lee Kang-in (23, PSG) be able to shine in Game 6.
The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play the sixth Group B match of the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup Asian qualifying round against Palestine at 11 p.m. on the 19th (Korea Standard Time).
In the 5th match against Kuwait held on the 14th, South Korea secured a 3-1 victory and maintained the top spot in the group with 4 wins and 1 draw (13 points). Hwang In-beom’s outstanding ability to coordinate the game and sharp movements of Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung led the team to victory, overwhelming the opponent’s defense that had fallen.
South Korea showed off its offensive football against Kuwait. Oh Se-hoon was put on the front line, followed by Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung. In the midfield, Hwang In-beom and Park Yong-woo took the center of the offense and defense, while Lee Myung-jae, Kim Min-jae, Cho Yoo-min and Seol Young-woo came forward.
In the first 10 minutes of the match, South Korea scored the first goal when Oh Se-hoon connected Hwang In-beom’s elaborate early cross with a header. In the 19th minute of the first half, Son Heung-min scored a penalty kick to widen the gap. In the 28th minute of the second half, Hwang In-beom delivered an accurate pass to Bae Joon-ho to create an additional goal.
Kuwait responded with a defense that went down, but South Korea’s midfielder team, centered on Hwang In-beom, constantly changed positions and broke down the opponent’s organization. In particular, Lee Kang-in led the attack on the right side, and Seol Young-woo also actively participated in the attack and took full control of the right line.
Hwang shook the opponent’s defense by frequently exchanging positions with Son Heung-min and Lee Jae-sung, and coordinated the entire game. According to the statistics media “Fot Mob,” Hwang completely took the lead in the game, creating three decisive opportunities.
After the match against Kuwait, Son Heung-min praised Hwang In-beom, saying, “Hwang In-beom was really like Zidane today.” “The Zidane video reminds me of Hwang In-beom,” he said, praising Hwang In-beom’s ability and creativity to coordinate the game. 메이저놀이터
Chances are high that Korea will continue its successful strategy in the match against the Palestinians on Wednesday. Hwang In-beom’s pass and Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung’s “infinite switching” play in the match against the Palestinians, who are considered relatively weak, are expected to confuse the opponent once again.
Hwang, who was substituted in the 35th minute in the second half against Kuwait, will play a central role in the midfield in this match as well. Coach Hong Myung-bo is expected to employ more efficient attack tactics against the Palestinians by utilizing the combination of aggressive midfielders proven through his victory over Kuwait.
If South Korea wins against Palestine, it can solidify its top ranking in the group qualifying round and accelerate its strides to advance to the World Cup finals for the 11th consecutive time. Attention is focusing on how “Korean Zidane” Hwang In-beom and his colleagues will shake the Palestinian defense.