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S. Korea fall to Saudi Arabia 3-2 in first loss in 21 years

South Korea lost 3-2 to Saudi Arabia in a men's football friendly in Al Rayyan, Qatar, on Friday, their first defeat to the Middle Eastern side in 21 years, Yonhap and Korea Times report. Saudi Arabia, world No. 55, struck first late in the match, and the loss came under temporary head coach Robert Moreno, who said the team must improve "in every aspect." Captain Son Heung-min lamented the unrewarded effort after the defeat. The result follows a recent locker-room rift controversy, and the team faces Qatar in a second friendly later this month. Korean outlets describe the performance as lackluster, with Moreno acknowledging the team needs broad improvement.

  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. S. Korea fall to Saudi Arabia in football for 1st time in 21 yrs Yonhap · 2026-11-13
  4. Son Heung-min laments unrewarded effort against Saudi Arabia after 3-2 loss Yonhap · 2026-11-13
  5. Nat'l football team submits another lackluster performance in loss to Saudi Arabia Korea Times · 2026-11-14
  6. Coach says S. Korea must improve 'in every aspect' following loss to Saudi Arabia Korea Times · 2026-11-14

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