South Korea vs. Australia: AFC Asian Qualifiers 2026 – Son’s Spark or Socceroos’ Grit?

This is Asia’s crunch time! The November 14, 2025, AFC Asian Qualifiers clash in Seoul sees South Korea’s Hong Myung-bo, with Son Heung-min’s 9 goals (6-1-1), face Australia’s Tony Popovic and Harry Souttar’s 5 clean sheets (5-2-1). X buzzes: ‘Son’s a superstar!’ vs. ‘Australia’s tougher!’ South Korea’s 3-1 win over UAE contrasts Australia’s 2-0 loss to Japan. Fox Sports’s Mark Bosnich says, ‘Son’s carrying Korea,’ but Australia’s defense is solid. Search ‘AFC Asian Qualifiers 2025’ for the buzz.

Tactical Analysis: South Korea’s 4-2-3-1, with Son’s 2.4 shots per game and 57% possession, faces Australia’s 4-4-2, with Souttar’s 80% aerial duels. Korea’s 0.7 goals conceded edge Australia’s 0.9. X Reactions: ‘Son’s lethal!’ vs. ‘Souttar’s a wall!’ Transfer talk links Son to Bayern (£80m). History: Korea’s 2002 semi-final vs. Australia’s 2006 run. Food Angle: Seoul’s kimchi stalls beat Sydney’s meat pies. Pundit Take: Son’s flair could unlock Australia, but their grit fights back. Prediction: 2-1 Korea, unless Souttar stands tall. #WorldCup2026 #SouthKorea #Australia #Football #AFCQualifiers #Son #Socceroos