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'Star players representing the K League will face off against the world-renowned club Manchester City FC.
'The Korea Professional Football League announced on the 22nd that on August 5 at Seoul World Cup Stadium, "Team K League," composed of representative K League players, will play a friendly match against the English Premier League (EPL) powerhouse Manchester City as part of the "2026 Coupang Play Series."
'Since 2022, Team K League has faced off against overseas powerhouse clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur, Atletico Madrid, and Newcastle United through the annual Coupang Play Series, providing special experiences to domestic soccer fans.
'This year, Team K League's opponent is Man City. Man City is recognized not only as an EPL team but also as one of the world's strongest teams. In the 2025-2026 season, they won both the English FA Cup and the Carabao Cup simultaneously and finished second in the EPL.
'There are many world-class stars. In particular, attention should be paid to the star striker Erling Haaland, known as the "monster." He is currently showcasing his scoring ability with the Norway national team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America. Additionally, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Rodri, a Ballon d'Or winner, are active as key players.
'Kim Sung-han, CEO of Coupang Play, stated, "The 'Coupang Play Series' marks its fifth year this year, and thanks to the support from fans, it has established itself as a leading domestic sports festival. This year, we will strive to deliver the best experience worthy of expectations through thorough preparation and continue to contribute to the expansion of the soccer base in Korea."
'The coach and coaching staff leading Team K League will be announced later. The squad will be selected from players belonging to the 12th teams in K League 1, through consultation between the coach and the League's Technical Steering Group (TSG). Additionally, one player aged 22 or under (U22) will be selected via the Coupang Play "Couple Young Play" fan vote.
'The League added that detailed information, including ticket sales for the "2026 Coupang Play Series," will be released later through Coupang Play.'
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