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Oman hold South Korea to 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifiers

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Seoul: Oman’s national football team secured a 1-1 draw against its host, South Korea, in the seventh round of the third stage of the final qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


The match, held at Goyang Stadium, saw both teams deliver a competitive performance as they vied for crucial points in their campaign.


Ali Al Busaidi struck from just outside the box on 80 minutes to stun most of the crowd at Goyang Stadium.


With this result, Oman continues its pursuit of qualification, maintaining its position in the standings as the race for a World Cup berth intensifies.


The Red Warriors will face Kuwait in their next Group B match in Kuwait's Jaber Al Ahmed International Stadium on March 25.



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