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The 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean World Cup Group A third qualifying round match between South Korea and South Africa was held on the 25th (Korea time) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico.
Coach Hong Myung-bo is gazing at the field, lost in thought.
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