Preparation for 2026 World Cup starts in North America

Preparation for the 2026 World Cup starts Saturday in New Jersey as South Korea takes on the United States. Four days later, the Taegeuk Warriors move to Nashville to meet Mexico. To see the team in action in the home of country music is a little unusual, but coach Hong Myung-bo won’t have time to hit the bars or go to a concert. There is some serious soccer to be played and issues to be addressed. One is regarding the big names. Star midfielder Lee Kang-in has been struggling for minutes on the field at Paris Saint-Germain. There have been rumors and reports of moves elsewhere — to England or Italy — but none materialized, which is a worry for Korea’s most creative and skillful player. The same is true of central defender Kim Min-jae. He plays for one of Europe’s biggest clubs in Bayern Munich and is also struggling for playing time at the moment. There is still a long way to go, but if Korea is going to impress at next summer’s tournament, it is going to need its best players sharp. It is not a bad thing if they don’t play every game and are able to get some rest, but iWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times