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Lee Sang-min, a broadcaster formerly of the group Rula, expressed regret over South Korea's loss to South Africa.
On the 25th, Lee said on his Instagram, "Even I, who can't play soccer at all, found today's match difficult to watch. How much harder must it have been for you all?"
He continued, "There are several scenarios for South Korea's wild card qualification. If Cape Verde wins or draws, or if Ecuador wins or Algeria draws, South Korea will fail to advance to the Round of 32. Until all these outcomes are determined, let's all pray for a miracle."
The South Korean national football team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, lost 0-1 to South Africa in the third group stage match of Group A at the 2026 FIFA World Cup North America qualifiers, held at the Monterrey Stadium in Monterrey, Mexico, on this day.
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