South Korea seeks redemption against Jordan in World Cup qualifier without Son Heung-min

South Korea will face Jordan in a World Cup qualifying match on Thursday, aiming to recover from a 2-0 loss in the Asian Cup semifinals. The match will take place at Amman International Stadium, with both teams currently tied on points in Group B. Captain Son Heung-min will miss the game due to a hamstring injury sustained in late September. Coach Hong Myung-bo has replaced him with midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and is counting on other attackers, including Hwang Hee-chan, to step up. Hong's coaching tenure has faced scrutiny amid an investigation into the Korea Football Association's hiring practices. Despite the challenges, he aims to lead the team to victory as they seek to qualify for the World Cup.