**South Korea Edges Past China in World Cup Group Stage**

In a thrilling match of the World Cup group stage, South Korea secured a narrow 1-0 victory over China, while China fell 2-0 to Iran in their respective matches, marking a mixed day for Asian teams in the tournament.

South Korea’s match against China was a tense affair, with both teams showing moments of promise. South Korea relied on their compact defense and quick counter-attacks, which proved effective in containing China’s attacking options. The key moment came in the 76th minute when South Korea’s star forward Son Heung-min, known as the “Golden Boot” winner, scored the decisive goal. Son, who has been instrumental in South Korea’s campaign, capitalized on a defensive error to slot the ball into the net, sending the South Korean fans into raptures.

Despite controlling possession, China struggled to break down South Korea’s defense. Their best chance came in the 55th minute when Wu Xinghe fired a powerful shot from outside the box, but the effort flew just wide of the target. South Korea’s defense, led by the experienced Ki Sung-yueng and Kim Min-woo, remained disciplined and denied China any clear-cut opportunities.

Meanwhile, in another Group A match, Iran defeated China 2-0, thanks to goals from Mehdi Ghaderi and Sardar Azmoun. Iran dominated possession and took advantage of China’s defensive lapses to secure a comfortable victory. China, who had shown flashes of promise in their previous matches, failed to deliver in a high-stakes encounter, leaving their World Cup campaign hanging by a thread.

The results highlight the unpredictable nature of the World Cup, where even the most organized teams can struggle against determined opponents. For South Korea, the win keeps their hopes alive in the tournament, while Iran’s victory sets them on course for a potential knockout stage appearance. Both China and South Korea, however, will need to regroup quickly as they prepare for their next matches.