"Congratulations on the women's national team's advance to the World Cup finals," said Infantino, president of FIFA, Chung Mong-kyu, president of the Korea Football Association

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Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, sent a message congratulating the Korean women's soccer team on advancing to the World Cup finals.

The Korea Football Association announced on the 17th, "In a congratulatory letter sent by Infantino to Chung Mong-kyu, president of the Korea Football Association, on behalf of the entire soccer family, congratulates Korea on its fifth consecutive advance to the FIFA Women's World Cup finals."

"This outstanding achievement is a testament to everyone's united efforts and strong will," Infantino said in the letter, which was communicated in a joint name with FIFA Secretary-General Matthias Grafstrom. "My heartfelt congratulations go out to all the coaches, support staff, and passionate Korean soccer fans, including the players and coaches."

Infantino then encouraged, saying, "I hope the best results will be made for the remaining 2026 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women's Asian Cup journey for the Korean women's soccer team, and I look forward to meeting again at the FIFA Women's World Cup finals next year."

Currently, the women's national soccer team, led by head coach Shin Sang-woo, continues to cruise at the Asian Cup in Australia. The national team is scheduled to play the semifinals against Japan at Sydney Stadium Australia at 6 p.m. on the 18th (Korea time).

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