Koreans show Gaza support in match vs Palestine

South Korean fans waved the flag of their opponents, Palestine, in a World Cup qualifying match in Seoul. Despite being the final round of qualifying - not an insignificant game for South Korea - fans decided that showing support for the people in Gaza was more important than waving their own flags. The Palestine men's team battled to a 0-0 draw as they entered the final stages of World Cup qualification, having already made it through two rounds. They need to finish in the top two to qualify automatically, while a strong 3rd or 4th place could see them reach the 2026 finals in North America.