The Palestine national football team held South Korea to a goalless draw (0-0) in their World Cup 2026 qualifying match on Thursday in Seoul. This result secured their place in the second round of the qualifiers, marking a significant step in their quest to reach the global stage.
To continue their journey toward World Cup qualification, Palestine must finish in one of the top four positions in their six-team group © Mena Today
The Palestine national football team held South Korea to a goalless draw (0-0) in their World Cup 2026 qualifying match on Thursday in Seoul. This result secured their place in the second round of the qualifiers, marking a significant step in their quest to reach the global stage.
Under the guidance of head coach Makram Daoud, the Palestinian team will face a formidable challenge next Tuesday as they take on their neighbors, Jordan, in the second match of this final phase of Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, to be held in North America.
Jordan, a finalist in the most recent Asian Cup in Qatar, poses a significant hurdle for Palestine as they seek to make history.
To continue their journey toward World Cup qualification, Palestine must finish in one of the top four positions in their six-team group.
The top two teams will earn direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Achieving this would be a historic milestone for Palestine, whose team recently made its first-ever appearance in the Round of 16 at the last Asian Cup in January in Qatar.
The goalless draw against South Korea is seen as a positive result, providing a solid foundation for Palestine's ongoing campaign. While the path ahead is challenging, with several strong teams in their group, Palestine’s recent successes demonstrate their growing competitiveness on the international stage.
The upcoming match against Jordan will be crucial, not only for points but also to gauge their readiness and resilience against some of Asia's top footballing nations. For the Palestinian team, this qualification campaign represents an opportunity to inspire their fans and make a lasting mark in the history of their national sport.
France, one of the Palestinian Authority's main backers, on Sunday called on Palestinian leaders to "reverse their decision" to postpone legislative and presidential elections until September 2027 and to hold the votes "as soon as possible."
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday postponed legislative elections due next month until September 11, 2027 and called a presidential poll for the same date, blaming Israel and the security situation in the Palestinian territories for the delay.
Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al Sheikh has informed France that a Palestinian legislative election planned for November 28 will be postponed for several months because of worsening conditions throughout the Palestinian territories, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
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