South Korean footballer Son Heung-min faced mixed fortunes at the World Cup in Mexico, dealing with team losses, a controversy over his military service exemption, and fan attention.
South Korea needs only a draw against South Africa to advance in the FIFA World Cup, but coach Hong Myung-bo insists on a victory. The team is second in Group A with three points.
2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası'nda Meksika, Güney Kore'yi 1-0 yenerek gruptan çıkmayı garantiledi. Güney Kore Teknik Direktörü Hong Myung-bo, hayal kırıklığı yaşadığını belirtti.
South Korea's coach Hong Myung-bo lauded his team's effort despite a 1-0 loss to Mexico at the FIFA World Cup. He urged players to focus on their next match against South Africa, emphasizing the need for organization and avoiding complacency.
South Korea's national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo expressed regret over a drone sighting at their closed-door FIFA World Cup training session in Zapopan, Mexico. The drone was intercepted by Mexican military forces, and its suspected operators fled.
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo hopes his current squad will go beyond the 2002 FIFA World Cup semifinal berth they achieved. After a 2-1 win against Czechia, they face co-host Mexico, a higher-ranked opponent, in their second Group A match. Hong emphasized the importance of defensive organization and player chemistry against Mexico's skilled attack.
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo, who captained the team to the 2002 World Cup semifinals, hopes his current squad can go further. After a 2-1 win over Czechia, they face co-host Mexico, a higher-ranked opponent, aiming to secure a knockout stage spot.
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara. Ladislav Krejci scored for the Czechs, but Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu secured the win for South Korea.
Coreia do Sul e República Tcheca disputam jogo válido pelo Grupo A da Copa do Mundo de 2026 no Estádio Akron, no México. Os sul-coreanos buscam uma boa campanha com Son Heung-Min, enquanto os tchecos visam superar a fase de grupos após 20 anos.
The South Korean national football team, led by Hong Myung-bo, held their final training session in Sapopan, Mexico, ahead of their decisive 2026 World Cup match against the Czech Republic. Key players Kim Tae-hyun and Bae Jun-ho are nursing injuries, with Bae expected to return for the second group stage game.
South Korea's national football team, led by Hong Myung-bo, held their final training session in Zapopan, Mexico, ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup match against the Czech Republic. The team is focused on securing a victory in this opening game, which is considered a turning point for their tournament aspirations.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo expressed confidence in his team's preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Czechia. The team has acclimatized to the high altitude in Zapopan, Mexico, and Hong believes his players are in good form.
South Korea's football coach Hong Myung-bo stated that set-piece tactics were not revealed in recent World Cup warm-up matches, aiming to perfect them in Mexico. The team secured two wins, including a 1-0 victory against El Salvador.
South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo found positives in his team's 1-0 friendly win over El Salvador, despite a less dominant performance than expected. He believes the match provided valuable preparation for their World Cup opener against Czechia.
South Korea's national football team secured two wins in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, but tactical execution, particularly against strong midfield pressure and in set-piece effectiveness, showed room for improvement.
The South Korean national football team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, held its first full training session with all 26 players, including Lee Kang-in, for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Key players like Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae had previously joined the camp.
Lee Kang-in, who recently won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain, has joined the South Korean national team in Herriman, Utah, for their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. He arrived later than other key players due to his club commitments but expressed a strong desire to join team training immediately.
South Korea heads to the World Cup with concerns over captain Son Heung-min's form and coach Hong Myung-bo's unpopularity. Recent friendly losses have heightened disgruntlement, despite Hong's defense of Son.
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo announced his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, emphasizing player empowerment and ownership. The team will train in Salt Lake City, Utah, before facing Mexico, Czechia, and South Africa in a group stage.
South Korea's World Cup squad, to be announced on May 15, is expected to blend seasoned veterans like Son Heung-min with in-form young attackers such as Oh Hyeon-gyu and Yang Hyun-jun, as the team aims to reach the knockout stage in Group A against Mexico, Czechia, and South Africa.
