Hong Myung-bo’s October opponent, the Iraqi national soccer team, eventually succeeded in returning the ace.
The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play Jordan in the third round of Group B of the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup Asia 3 at Amman National Stadium at 11 p.m. on the 10th (Korea time), and then play at home against Iraq, which is considered the biggest enemy in Group B, at Mir Stadium in Yongin at 8 p.m. on the 15th.
Iraq, led by head coach Jesús Casas, was in a state of turmoil due to Ayman Hussein’s failed transfer ahead of this trip to Korea. Hussein was unable to join the Iraqi squad because of his opposition to the transfer of his team Al Khor, who was worried about the aftermath of the injury he suffered in the match against Oman in September.
However, things changed. According to Shafak, an Iraqi media outlet, the IFA confirmed that Hussein had made a full recovery after a thorough examination in Qatar and officially announced that he had been granted permission by Al-Qor. 안전놀이터
“It will be difficult for Hussein to play the full 90 minutes, but he is ready to play an important role in the match,” said Adnan Drjal, president of the Iraqi Football Association. As a result, chances are high that Hussein will lead the Iraq team’s attack in the match against Palestine in Basra on Thursday and the match against Korea in Seoul.
Hussein, who scored six goals at the 2023 AFC Qatar Asian Cup and stood tall as the star of Iraq’s offense, is considered a key figure that the South Korean defense must prevent. He is currently considered one of the best strikers in Asia due to his solid physicality, observant ball technique, and above all, his outstanding scoring ability in front of the goal.