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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.
Son Heung-min's team celebrates after winning a passing game.
Under coach Hong Myung-bo, South Korea will face Czech Republic in a decisive Group Stage opener on June 12 at 11 a.m. (Korean time), followed by a pivotal second match against host nation Mexico on the 19th at 10 a.m., both to be held in Guadalajara.
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