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The South Korean national football team conducted its first training session on the 6th at Chivas Verdes in Guadalajara, Mexico, five days before the 2026 North American World Cup.
Bae Jun-ho is seen participating in running drills.
Under coach Hong Myung-bo, the team will play its fateful Group Stage opener against the Czech Republic on June 12 at 11 a.m. (Korean time) and the pivotal second match against host nation Mexico on the 19th at 10 a.m., both to be held in Guadalajara.
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