South Korea Football
South Korea finished fourth at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after losing 7-6 on penalties to 10-man Vietnam in the third-place match. The teams were tied 2-2 after 90 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of extra time, with Vietnam, coached by South Korean Kim Sang-sik, prevailing in the shootout. South Korea had aimed to end the tournament on a high note following a 1-0 semifinal loss to Japan.
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FIFA has released its final monthly rankings for 2025, with South Korea holding steady at No. 22 for the third consecutive month. Under coach Hong Myung-bo, the Taegeuk Warriors recorded eight wins, three draws and two losses this year, climbing from No. 23 in January to their current position in October.