World Cup 2026: Jordan, South Korea, Uzbekistan qualify

The long-awaited qualifiers for the 2026 Men's World Cup saw Jordan and Uzbekistan qualify for the competition, while South Korea claimed its 11th successive appearance. Uzbekistan secured second place in Group A thanks to a crucial draw against Iran, and the Central Asian side celebrated with goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov making several vital saves. Meanwhile, South Korea advanced on the back of an impressive win over Iraq, and Australia looked close to qualifying after overcoming Japan in their last match. With 2026 just weeks away, these nations are still making history as they gear up for the next big tournament.