South Korea suffered another draw, Son Heung-min hopes young players will not lose confidence

South Korea took the lead in the 8th round of the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers Group B with Lee Jae-sung's goal, but lost the ball in the first half and was tied 1-1 by Jordan. South Korean captain Son Heung-min said he was very sorry that the players' efforts were not rewarded, but he also hoped that the young players would not lose confidence.

Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min assisted Lee Jae-sung to score from a corner kick in the 5th minute of the first half, giving South Korea a 1-0 lead. In the 30th minute, South Korean goalkeeper Cho Hyun-woo tried hard to clear the opponent's shot, but Mardi volleyed the ball into the goal, helping Jordan tie the score 1-1.

South Korea was unable to score again in the following period and was eventually tied 1-1 by Jordan at home. Currently, South Korea ranks first in Group B with 16 points, 3 points ahead of Jordan, so South Korea only needs to remain unbeaten in the next round of qualifiers to advance to the World Cup finals.

Son Heung-min, 32, said: "This result is indeed disappointing, but I think we can learn from it. We should remain humble and accept these experiences and lessons. Although this game is frustrating, it is a fact that we are still ranked first in the group. Our goal is to stay in this position until the end of the game."

"For our young players, playing for the national team is an honor, but it also brings a lot of pressure, so I try to encourage them as much as possible. I also tell them that as long as they stick to it, we will definitely finish first in the group. I think the most important thing for these young players is not to lose confidence."

Son Heung-min also said, "I know that the outside world may not see the hard work of the players, but I am really proud of my teammates. Some players have traveled a long way to come here, and I have seen with my own eyes that they are tired due to jet lag. They have paid a lot, but in the end they did not get the due reward, which is really a pity."

In addition, Son Heung-min also pointed out, "The players should take responsibility for not winning at home, but I think there is a reason why we have achieved better results in away games. Although it is the players who play in the game, the overall responsibility falls only on the players. When we play at home, we should have the best playing environment, but the reality is that these problems have not been improved at all."

"I know it may sound like I'm making excuses, but every little detail in a game is important and these little details can mean the difference between getting one point or getting all three points. I hope people pay more attention to this issue."