South Korea and Palestine Meet in Decisive FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier

Teams Vie for a Spot in the Third Round

The South Korea national football team will face off against the Palestine national football team in a crucial FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier on Tuesday, June 15. The match will take place in Goyang, South Korea, and will be the second leg of their second-round tie.

South Korea won the first leg 2-0 in Palestine, giving them a significant advantage heading into the return fixture. However, Palestine will be looking to pull off an upset and book their place in the third round of qualifying.

The match is sure to be a close and exciting affair, with both teams desperate to progress to the next stage of qualifying. South Korea will be looking to build on their first-leg advantage and seal their place in the next round, while Palestine will be hoping to produce a famous victory and keep their World Cup dream alive.

South Korea: Heavy Favorites to Advance

South Korea are the clear favorites to win the match and advance to the third round of qualifying. They are currently ranked 33rd in the FIFA World Rankings, while Palestine is ranked 94th.

South Korea also has a strong recent record in World Cup qualifying. They have reached the finals of the last two World Cups and will be looking to make it three in a row.

Palestine: Underdogs with Nothing to Lose

Palestine are the underdogs in the match, but they will be hoping to pull off an upset and reach the third round of qualifying for the first time.

Palestine has a talented squad, led by captain Mahmoud Eid. They will be looking to use their home advantage to their advantage and make history.

Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have met once before in a competitive match, with South Korea winning 2-0 in the first leg of their second-round tie in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.

Overall, South Korea has a 2-0-0 record against Palestine in all matches.