Roundup: Japan, South Korea lead respective groups in WC Asian qualifiers

XIAMEN, Nov. 20 (Xinhua) -- Japan and South Korea have solidified their positions at the top of their respective 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifying groups, after Japan's 3-1 victory over China and South Korea's 1-1 draw with Palestine on Tuesday.

Determined to redeem themselves after a 7-0 humiliation in their previous encounter with Japan, China started defensively. However, in the 39th minute, Koki Ogawa ope