S. Korea-Kuwait World Cup qualifier Oh Se-hun of South Korea (R) scores a header over Hasan Hamdan of Kuwait during the teams' Group B match in the third round of the Asian World Cup qualification at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait City on Nov.

Son Heung-min scored his 50th international goal on Thursday as South Korea beat Kuwait 3-1 to take a big step toward an 11th successive World Cup appearance. The Tottenham forward converted a penalty to make it 2-0 in the 19th minute and help South Korea earn a fourth successive win in Group B of Asia’s World Cup qualifiers to move five points clear at the top with five games to go.

Captain Son Heung-min marked his international return with a goal, as South Korea defeated Kuwait 3-1 for their fourth consecutive victory in the ongoing World Cup qualification round in Kuwait City on Thursday.

The Kuwait soccer team fell to South Korea 3-1 on Thursday in a Group 2 match of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

The Tottenham star is now just nine goals away from surpassing the legendary Cha Bum-Kun's record haul of 58 that has stood for almost four decades now. He is also just six games away from matching South Korea's appearance record -- jointly held by Cha and current national team coach Hong Myung-Bo.

Victory left South Korea comfortably top of Group B with four wins and a draw after five matches and on course for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Kuwait Argentine coach, Juan Pizzi affirmed the team’s readiness for today’s match, expressing confidence in securing a positive result

Son Heung-min netted his 50th international goal to lead South Korea to a 3-1 victory over Kuwait in World Cup qualifiers. This win strengthens South Korea's position at the top of Group B, moving five points clear with five games left.

Seoul: Son Heung-min thanked Tottenham for nursing him back to health and said he felt "100 percent" fit after scoring his 50th international goal for South Korea. The forward missed several games for the London club earlier this season with a hamstring injury and had a further spell out after suffering a relapse.

Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea captain Son Heung-Min hit another personal and professional milestone today, scoring from the penalty spot in South Korea’s 3-1 win at Kuwait in World Cup qualifying.