Son Heung-min Scores 50th Goal for South Korea

Son Heung-min celebrated a significant milestone by scoring his 50th international goal, leading South Korea to a 3-1 victory over Kuwait in World Cup qualifying. The win positioned South Korea at the top of Group B with four wins and a draw, enhancing their chances of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in North America. Son's penalty, awarded after he was fouled, occurred in his 130th match for the national team. Meanwhile, Australia and Saudi Arabia played to a goalless draw, leaving both teams with six points in their bid for qualification. In other matches, China secured a crucial late victory against Bahrain, and Iran maintained their dominance in Group A with a win over North Korea. The top two teams from each qualifying group will advance to the World Cup.