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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 ahead of the 2026 North American World Cup.
Son Heung-min is taking a shot.
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. in Guadalajara.
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