“Spoiler on the field” is a combination of “situ report” and “Spotal Korea,” and it is a segment that vividly captures the away games of Hong Myung-bo, the South Korean national team who is seeking to advance to the World Cup for the 11th consecutive time. This time, the team will play two consecutive games of Kuwait and Palestine, which will determine the success of advancing to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Korea and China, and deliver information that is not easily accessible such as local trends, training and games.
The Jabeur Al-Ahmad International Stadium, where the showdown will take place, was laid with a “carpet lawn.”
The national team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play Kuwait in Group B of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup at Ardiya Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait at 11 p.m. on the 14th (Korea time).
The most representative issue surrounding Korean soccer this year is grass. Due to the unprecedented heat wave, normal growth was not observed in most stadiums in Korea, as was the case at Seoul World Cup Stadium, which is used as the home stadium of Korean national team. The match against Iraq (3-2 win) last month was held at Mir Stadium in Yongin. Eventually, some stadiums started full-scale management including replacement of grass varieties.
Players who were on the carpet at the time of the Iraq match flew really fast. Under Coach Hong Myung-bo’s leadership, his tactical philosophy finally shone on the ground without any need. This is why we have high expectations for the match against Kuwait, although it was an away match.
The reporters were able to visit Jabeur Al-Ahmad International Stadium to check the condition of the lawn with their eyes to attend a press conference held a day before the game. While three lawn managers were busy maintaining the ground, the lawn was in the best condition to the extent that everyone exclaimed.
The stadium, which has a similar atmosphere to Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium, was used by the Kuwaiti national team alone, nicknamed “Wembley of Kuwait,” and gave a very grand feeling. Officials were busy preparing for the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup to be held in Kuwait in December this year. 온라인바카라
The weather on the day of the game is perfect, too. It is expected to be accompanied by cool breeze with a maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The humidity is 36 percent, which is similar to usual. In the 2000s, people used to say, “We have to overcome sandstorms every time we go on an away trip to the Middle East.”
Coach Hong Myung-bo said in a press conference, “We must not let our guard down.” “It is our first game in November, and it is a very important two-game series, as is the case with any team. We will win both games to finish November,” Hong said. “It will be a difficult game considering the long training period, but if we play the game with a strong mindset, we will be able to produce good results.”