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South Korea team trains in Mexico for 2026 World Cup
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South Korea's national football team completed specialized training in Mexico to adapt to high altitude and heat ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
South Korea will seek a rebound against Austria in a pre-World Cup friendly after a 4-0 loss to Ivory Coast. The first-ever meeting between the teams is set for Tuesday at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna. Coach Hong Myung-bo plans to refine his back-three formation despite defensive struggles.
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South Korea lost 4-0 to Ivory Coast in a friendly match at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, England, on Saturday. The team hit the woodwork three times but failed to score, while suffering multiple defensive breakdowns. The defeat comes with the FIFA World Cup less than three months away.