Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun made a late cameo for South Korea as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Oman in their latest FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Qualifier. The match, played at Goyang Stadium earlier today, saw the hosts take an early lead before being pegged back late on.

Late Runout for Yang

Yang was introduced in the closing stages, earning some valuable international minutes under Hong Myung-bo. The Celtic star came on for the final five minutes as South Korea pushed for a winner, but they were unable to break down a resolute Omani defence.

Former Celt Also in Action

Ex-Celtic striker Oh Hyeon-gyu also made an appearance from the bench, featuring alongside Yang in the latter stages. The forward, who departed Celtic for Belgium, was given the nod to help spark a late push, but Oman held firm to claim a hard-fought point.

South Korea Still in Control

Despite the setback, South Korea remain in a strong position in Group B. The draw takes them to 15 points from seven games, keeping them top of the table with a healthy record of four wins and three draws. Oman, meanwhile, now sit on seven points after two victories, one draw, and four defeats.

Frustration for the Hosts

South Korea had initially looked set to secure another crucial win after taking the lead in the first half. However, Oman struck back with ten minutes to go, frustrating the home side and denying them the full three points.

Yang’s Growing Influence

For Celtic fans, it was a positive sign to see Yang continuing to gain international experience, even if his time on the pitch was brief. His involvement at this level will only aid his development, and Hoops supporters will hope he returns to Glasgow ready to make an impact..