"Every Moment Is History": Bae Sung-jae and Kim Hwan Depart for Mexico..2026 World Cup Broadcast

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On the 8th, JTBC 2026 FIFA North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup broadcast team, anchor Bae Sung-jae and commentator Kim Hwan, departed for Guadalajara, Mexico, via Incheon International Airport.

Bae Sung-jae and Kim Hwan are scheduled to join commentator Park Ji-sung on the ground and vividly relay major matches, including those of the South Korean national team.

The opening match is the Group A first game against the Czech Republic, to be held on the 12th at 11 a.m. (broadcast begins at 9:50 a.m.) in Guadalajara, Mexico. South Korea has been placed in Group A alongside Mexico, the Czech Republic, and South Africa. They will face the Czech Republic on the 12th, followed by Mexico on the 19th at 10 a.m., and South Africa on the 25th at 10 a.m.

Bae Sung-jae stated, "Every moment is the history of South Korean football," adding, "I will calmly convey thrilling and diverse moments as scenes of history." Kim Hwan remarked, "Just as in 2002, a good result could create another major change," and added, "Please cheer for JTBC and the Ham Kke (CEO) team and enjoy the World Cup."

The 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup is the first-ever three-nation World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and the largest tournament in history with 48 participating nations. The tournament opens on June 11 and runs until July 19. JTBC will provide live coverage of all 104 matches through the JTBC Group channels.

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