In the realm of Asian football, South Korea and Saudi Arabia have long been regarded as powerhouses. With impressive track records and rich footballing histories, both teams have left a significant mark on the continent. However, it is rather baffling to consider that these two giants have not claimed the AFC Asian Cup title in quite some time.
Since their back-to-back triumphs in the first two editions of the tournament in 1960, South Korea has surprisingly failed to clinch the title again. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia's last victory came in 1996, following consecutive successes in 1984 and 1988. For teams with such high aspirations, the drought has been unexpected and frustrating.
