South Korea's Lee Tae-seok Joins World Cup Squad | Lee Tae-Seok

South Korea's national football team has announced the inclusion of Lee Tae-seok in the 2026 World Cup squad. This makes him the second father-son duo to participate in the tournament, following in the footsteps of his father, former coach Lee Eul-yong.

Lee Tae-seok's World Cup Inclusion

Lee Tae-seok currently plays for Austria Vienna. His father, Lee Eul-yong, participated in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.

The Meaning of Father-Son World Cup Inclusion

Lee Tae-seok's World Cup inclusion is a significant record in Korean football history. Previously, Cha Bum-kun and Cha Du-ri achieved the feat of father-son World Cup inclusion.

Lee Eul-yong's Comment

Lee Eul-yong commented on his son's World Cup inclusion, saying, 'I am overjoyed and cannot express my feelings in words. Lee Tae-seok's participation in the World Cup is a pride for our family.'

South Korea's National Football Team Outlook

The South Korean national football team is hoping to achieve a good result in the 2026 North America World Cup. Lee Tae-seok's inclusion is expected to bring new energy to the team.