Lee Kang-in Out for South Korea's World Cup Qualifier Against Jordan

Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain will miss South Korea's crucial World Cup qualifying match against Jordan due to an ankle injury sustained during a recent game against Oman. National coach Hong Myung-bo confirmed that tests revealed Lee's injury is not as severe as initially feared, but he will still be sidelined along with two other injured players. Despite the setback, South Korea is currently leading Group B in the Asian qualifiers with 15 points from seven matches, though they are only three points ahead of Jordan and Iraq. The top two teams from the group will qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Lee's absence comes as a disappointment for both his national team and club, as he plays a key role in their campaigns. He is expected to return in approximately two weeks, potentially in time for the Champions League quarter-finals against Aston Villa.