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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 American World Cup.
Players, including Lee Kang-in, are seen participating in running drills.
Under coach Hong Myung-bo, the team will face Czech Republic in a decisive Group Stage match on June 12 at 11 a.m. (Korean time) and will play the pivotal second match against host nation Mexico on the 19th at 10 a.m., both in Guadalajara.
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