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South Korea's Football Team Bounces Back with 2-0 Win

10/14/2025

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Summary

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South Korea's men's national football team defeated Paraguay 2-0 in a friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium on October 14, 2025.
The victory followed a 5-0 loss to Brazil a few days earlier.
Um Ji-sung and Oh Hyun-kyu scored the goals.
Hong Myung-bo, South Korea's head coach, started eight new players.
The result serves as preparation for the 2026 World Cup and for improving its ranking.

History

Historical Context

South Korea's men's national football team made history in 2002 by reaching the FIFA World Cup semifinals, co-hosted with Japan. Under Dutch coach Guus Hiddink, they defeated Italy and Spain, becoming the first Asian team to achieve this feat. Their fourth-place finish laid the foundation for future competitions, including preparations for the 2026 World Cup, as they continue to enhance their global standing.

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Story summary

South Korea's men's national football team defeated Paraguay 2-0 in a friendly at Seoul World Cup Stadium on October 14, 2025.
The victory followed a 5-0 loss to Brazil a few days earlier.
Um Ji-sung and Oh Hyun-kyu scored the goals.
Hong Myung-bo, South Korea's head coach, started eight new players.
The result serves as preparation for the 2026 World Cup and for improving its ranking.

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