Lebanon secured a commanding 93:74 victory over South Korea in the World Cup on 27 August 2026, a result that underscored the hosts' superiority across most statistical categories. The Lebanese side controlled the pace and physical battle from the opening tip, and by then the pattern was clear — they would not be denied at home.
The difference in rebounding was stark, with Lebanon pulling down 45 boards compared to South Korea's 25. The hosts grabbed 13 offensive rebounds, giving them second-chance opportunities that the visitors simply could not match. South Korea's 7 offensive rebounds were not enough to keep them in contention when Lebanon held a high line defensively.
Lebanon shot more efficiently from the field, converting 34 of 70 attempts for 48.6 per cent, while South Korea managed just 26 from 68 — a success rate of 38.2 per cent. The visitors attempted 35 three-pointers but hit only 8, a percentage that kept them in it for barely half an hour. Lebanon's 9 made three-pointers from 23 attempts was a more respectable return.
Ball movement favoured the hosts too, with Lebanon recording 25 assists against South Korea's 16. The visitors had more turnovers than expected at 11, but Lebanon's 13 did not prevent them from controlling the game. South Korea's 10 steals were not enough to disrupt the flow when Lebanon changed the shape at half-time and took control.
Recent form tells its own story. South Korea had lost two consecutive matches to Japan — 66:95 and 68:88 — before arriving in Lebanon with momentum in reverse. Lebanon, meanwhile, had shown competitiveness with a win over Japan 97:73 and a narrow victory against Qatar 75:74, though they had also fallen to New Zealand 86:90 and South Korea 86:97 earlier in the cycle.
The final margin of 19 points reflected a match where Lebanon were rarely outworked. South Korea's defensive rebounds of 18 could not compensate for their inability to secure the glass or finish their possessions. Lebanon's 25 assists and 9 steals painted a picture of a team that played with cohesion and purpose.
By the end, the statistics told a straightforward tale. Lebanon's advantage in rebounds, assists, shooting percentage and free-throw accuracy (16 from 19) all pointed to a side that deserved the result. South Korea's 17 personal fouls to Lebanon's 20 did little to shift the balance when the visitors could not match the hosts' physical output.
