South Korea HubSouth Korea's Kim Seung-gyu is looking forward to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He aims to make it a special gift for his wife and daughter.
Kim Seung-gyu's World Cup Dream
Kim Seung-gyu is a 36-year-old FC Tokyo player. He was the youngest goalkeeper in the Korean national team at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. He is now the most experienced player in the national team setup.
Becoming a Father
Kim Seung-gyu recently became a father. His wife, Kim Jin-kyung, gave birth to a daughter on June 4. Kim Seung-gyu was happy to hear the news of his daughter's birth during the Korean national team's training camp in Mexico.
Expectations for the World Cup
Kim Seung-gyu was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Korean national team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. He started all four matches. However, he was excluded from the team due to two knee injuries. He returned to the team after surgery and rehabilitation.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Qatar World Cup | Round of 16 |
| 2026 | FIFA World Cup | ? |
