In the end, Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) will decide whether to convene after conducting a thorough inspection.
Hwang Hee-chan left the ground with an injury in the first 20 minutes of the away match against Jordan in Group B of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup, which ended at Amman International Stadium in Jordan on the 11th (Korea time).
Hwang Hee-chan was selected as a substitute to fill the vacancy where Son Heung-min could not be with him due to thigh injury in the call-up of the October A match. Hwang Hee-chan collapsed in the ninth minute of the first half due to Abdallah Nasiv’s tackle. Hwang Hee-chan showed his willingness to play on the bench. He limped off but resumed the match. 메이저놀이터
However, after competing again in the 20th minute of the first half, he fell on his ankle and made a sign of no. And Hwang Hee-chan left the ground with the help of the support staff. In place of Hwang Hee-chan, Um Ji-sung was added to fill the spot. Um Ji-sung also collapsed in the 5th minute of the second half and Bae Jun-ho played the rest of the time.
Hwang Hee-chan could not walk properly even after the game. He was helped out by Baek Seung-ho and Hwang In-beom and exited the stadium by a staff member. Then, he left the airport in a wheelchair.
Coach Hong Myung-bo also said, “Honestly, I was embarrassed,” adding, “Hwang Hee-chan was good in the beginning. Bae Jun-ho finished the game well with two consecutive injuries including Um Ji-sung. Hwang Hee-chan and Um Ji-sung seem to be in a difficult state right now. We have no idea what to do, but we will decide through a meeting.”
The Korea Football Association (KFA) also said, “Hwang Hee-chan and Um Ji-sung will conduct a thorough examination of the injured area on the 11th. The possibility of the call-up will be announced within the morning of the 12th.” If Hwang Hee-chan and Um Ji-sung cannot be together, they should prepare for the Iraq match on the 15th with another combination.
