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The 2026 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group A third qualifying match between South Korea and South Africa was held on the 25th (Korea time) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico. The national team, which conceded the first goal in the second half and lost to South Africa 0-1, finished third in the group. Hong Myung-bo, the coach leading the team in the South Africa match. 2026.06.24.
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