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The 2026 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A third-round qualifier match between South Korea and South Africa was held on the 25th (Korea time) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico. After conceding the first goal in the second half and losing 0-1 to South Africa, the national team finished third in the group. Lee Kang-in, who played a full match, left the field looking dejected. 2026.06.24.
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