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The 2026 North, Central America and Caribbean Cup Group A third-round qualifier 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, and Coach Hong Myung-bo's expression is gloomy. 2026.06.24.
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