French Broadcasting, Hong Myung-bo Team's Power Analysis "Competitive in the World Cup Round of 16""

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A French broadcaster focused on analyzing the power of the South Korean national soccer team to play in the 2026 FIFA 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup. While other media are mainly focused on Son Heung-min (Los Angeles FC), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), and Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), the broadcast also mentioned a large number of other national team players and analyzed the Korean national team in depth.

France's M6+Actu said on the 16th (Korea Standard Time), "The Korean national soccer team will form the most talented team in history to participate in the tournament," adding, "Korea, which is in the same group as Mexico, South Africa, and European playoff (PO) teams (Denmark, Czech Republic, Ireland, and North Macedonia), has a clear competitive edge to advance to the round of 16."

"The Korean national team is aiming for victory based on its systematic teamwork, high physical strength, and several key players playing in the European league," the media said. "The team's ace and driving force is by far captain Son Heung-min." As one of the most influential Asian players, he has both speed, goal-scoring and leadership. In short-term tournaments such as the World Cup, his experience and ability to determine the outcome in important games are essential to the Korean national team.

The broadcaster said, "The core of the Korean national team's defense is Kim Min-jae, who is considered the best defender in Asia. Thanks to his presence, South Korea can build a defensive line from a higher position, he said, adding, "Neither side, Seol Young-woo (Trvena Zvezda) or Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon Hana Citizen) will actively participate in the offensive development."

"Veteran Lee Jae-sung (Mainz 05) is a versatile player who demonstrates abundant experience and game management skills, penetrating forward and contributing to the pressure of the entire team," he said. "Lee Kang-in is one of the major creative weapons of the Korean national team. He breaks through the defense with excellent skills and passes or dribbles, invigorating the offense and creating threatening chances. Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton can add speed and breakthrough power from the side.

The media said, "It is expected that Cho Kyu-sung (Mit Willan) will be a strong support at the front." A strong header and presence within the penalty box can pressure the opposing defense. Oh Hyun-kyu (Besikta City) is also mobile and has the ability to pressure the opposing defense, he said. "The Korean offense has various capabilities that complement each other, including Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan's breakthrough and Lee Kang-in's creative play from the side."

M6+Actu said, "Son Heung-min's offensive power, solid defense centered on Kim Min-jae, Lee Kang-in's creativity and constant intense pressure are the key to Korea's goal of advancing to the round of 16. In particular, Korea will be able to play against Mexico, the main opponent of the top-ranked competition in Group A, only if it plays well against the European PO winner and South Africa. "Korea, which is harmonized with experienced veterans and players playing in major European leagues, will once again succeed in advancing to the World Cup tournament and solidify its status as an Asian soccer powerhouse in the world."

Meanwhile, Hong Myung-bo Team will play Ivory Coast at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England, at 11 p.m. on the 28th and Austria at 3:45 a.m. on April 1 at Ernst Havel Stadion in Vienna, Austria.

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