[Photo] Lee Kang-in: "You have to endure fouls"

Published:2026.06.28 ・ 07:48

Kim Jingyeoung

*This content was translated by AI.

The Republic of Korea vs. South Africa match in the third round of the 2026 CONCACAF, CAF, and AFC World Cup qualifiers in Group A was held on the 25th (Korean time) at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Mexico.

Lee Kang-in jumps while aware of the foul as he stops South Africa's Tafelo Maseko.

*This content was translated by AI.

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