With foes unveiled, Korea's hard work for 2026 FIFA World Cup starts now

It is fair to say that the only people disappointed with the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the Korean community in the United States. The Taeguk Warriors will be playing all three of their group games in Mexico, but given that the draw was relatively kind, Korea has a good chance of getting out of the group stage and into the second round — meaning a potential trip to the USA. The draw that took place on Saturday morning Seoul time may have gone on forever, but now that the opponents are known, the countdown to next summer can begin. Well, not all the opponents are known. The opening game is June 11, and that will come against the winner of one of the European playoffs. So Korea will kick off against either Denmark, Ireland, North Macedonia or the Czech Republic. Denmark is perhaps the most likely, but as opening games go, it could be a lot worse. That is the general sense. The toughest test is expected to be co-hosts Mexico in the second game, which will take place in Zapopan, a few hours from Mexico City. But Korea has at least avoided a major heavyweight from Europe or SWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times