[Photo] Coach Hong Myung-bo gives special instructions to Lee Kang-in

Published:2026.06.07 ・ 11:44

Kim Jingyeoung

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The South Korean national football team conducted its first training session on the 6th at Chivas Valle Verde in Guadalajara, Mexico, five days before the 2026 North, Central America, and Caribbean World Cup.

Coach Hong Myung-bo is conveying instructions to the national team players.

The Hong Myung-bo-led team will play a fateful Group Stage match against the Czech Republic on June 12 at 11 a.m. (Korean time) and a decisive second match against host nation Mexico on the 19th at 10 a.m. in Guadalajara.

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