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S. Korea lose to Saudi Arabia for first time in 21 years

South Korea fell to Saudi Arabia 3-2 in a friendly in Qatar on Friday, their first loss to the Middle Eastern foe in 21 years, with the last defeat coming in August 2005. The team, led by temporary head coach Robert Moreno, conceded late in the match, and Moreno acknowledged they must improve "in every aspect." Captain Son Heung-min lamented the unrewarded effort, saying he feels "very sorry" to the players. The loss came as the team tried to move past a recent locker-room rift controversy, but Yonhap described the performance as "another lackluster" showing.

  1. S. Korea fall to Saudi Arabia in football for 1st time in 21 years Korea Times · 2026-11-14
  2. S. Korea Fall to Saudi Arabia 2-3 in Football Friendly in Qatar KBS World · 2026-11-14
  3. (LEAD) S. Korea fall to Saudi Arabia in football for 1st time in 21 yrs Yonhap · 2026-11-13
  4. 손흥민 "선수들에게 많이 미안"…21년 만에 사우디에 '패배' 한국경제 · 2026-11-13
  5. 불화설 털어내고 나섰지만…한국 축구, 사우디에 21년 만의 충격패 동아일보 · 2026-11-13
  6. Coach says S. Korea must improve 'in every aspect' following loss to Saudi Arabia Korea Times · 2026-11-14
  7. Son Heung-min laments unrewarded effort against Saudi Arabia after 3-2 loss Yonhap · 2026-11-13

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