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South Korea national football team's preparation for the South Africa match
The South Korea national football team will face South Africa on June 25th in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A final match. Currently, Korea is in 2nd place with 1 win and 1 loss, and 3 points. Even a draw will allow them to advance to the round of 32, but the team is preparing to win.
Lee Han-beom's reaction to Japan's 4-0 win
Lee Han-beom was unfazed by Japan's 4-0 win. He said, 'Japan has more players playing in Europe than us,' but 'we don't have to be greatly envious.' He emphasized, 'We just need to prepare well for what we need to do.'
South Korea national football team's strategy for the South Africa match
Lee Han-beom said, 'The players don't think about a draw. We must win.' He also said, 'From the Czech Republic match to the Mexico match, our defense has been getting stronger, and if we prepare well for the South Africa match, we can defend well.'
Current situation of the South Korea national football team
| League Standing | Points | Recent Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3 points | 1 win 1 loss |
Coach Hong Myung-bo's thoughts on the South Africa match
Coach Hong Myung-bo is focusing on the team's own performance rather than Japan's results. In the final match that will determine their advancement to the round of 32, what's important is not to worry about Japan, but to show their own football.
