South Korea's national football team player Hwang In-beom says the team can beat South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hwang In-beom stated in an interview after the recent loss to Mexico that "the situation is better now than it was during the last World Cup. If we prepare well, we will surely be able to bring happiness to many people once again with a strong performance and result."
Can South Korea Beat South Africa?
Hwang In-beom said, "South Africa's players have exceptional strength and speed derived from their physicality. But if we focus on preparing for this and play our own game, we can certainly win the third match."
Game Analysis
South Korea recently lost 0-1 to Mexico. However, Hwang In-beom said, "We did well, but it's disappointing that we couldn't create more attacking opportunities."
Next Match
South Korea only needs a draw or a win against South Africa to secure a spot in the Round of 32. Hwang In-beom said, "We can beat South Africa. But we need to prepare well."
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Mexico | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Czech Republic | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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