South Korea HubLee Kang-in played a key role in the South Korea national team during the 2026 World Cup. He started all three group stage matches against the Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa, and played the full 90 minutes in each game.
Lee Kang-in's Performance
Lee Kang-in was named to the best 11 of the group stage by Spanish media 'Marca'. He earned a power ranking score of 23.96 points. Lee Kang-in was the only Asian player and the only player from a team that did not advance to the tournament to be named to the best 11.
After the World Cup
After the group stage, Lee Kang-in returned to Korea on June 30th and was greeted by fans at the airport. However, he quickly left the scene without speaking to the media.
Lee Kang-in's Reflection
Lee Kang-in broke his silence on July 3rd, speaking publicly for the first time since the World Cup. He posted on his personal SNS, 'This World Cup was an opportunity for me to reflect on my performance as a player. I want to thank all the fans who supported the national team. I am sorry that I could not meet the expectations and provide a satisfactory result.'
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | South Korea vs Ghana | 1-0 win |
Currently, the South Korea national team is in 3rd place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, and 2 losses. In their last 5 games, they have a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.
