Oman suffered a 3-1 home defeat to South Korea in a FIFA World Cup qualification (AFC) match on September 10, 2024. The result at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex saw the Taeguk Warriors assert their regional dominance with a clinical second-half performance. Oman took a surprising early lead, but South Korea responded with three unanswered goals to secure a vital three points on the road. The match turned on a pivotal moment just before halftime when South Korea equalized, shifting the momentum entirely. The visitors then controlled the second half, with their superior quality in the final third proving decisive. This result provided a strong start to South Korea's qualification campaign, while Oman was left to rue a promising start that ultimately faded against one of Asia's top sides. The win immediately placed South Korea near the top of their group standings.