As it happened: World Cup qualifiers - South Korea beat Singapore 5-0 in Seoul

South Korea's Son Heung-min (left) is challenged by Singapore defender Safuwan Baharudin during their sides' 2026 World Cup qualifier in Seoul on Nov 16, 2023. (Photo: AFP/Jung Yeon-je)
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SINGAPORE: Singapore took on South Korea in the second round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and 2027 Asian Cup on Thursday (Nov 16).
It was every bit the daunting task that most had expected, with the Lions 131 world ranking spots behind South Korea.
The match ended 5-0 to the home side, with captain Son Heung-min scoring the pick of the bunch.