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Kim Seung-gyu Apologizes, Vows Success After Missing Daughter's Birth

6/8/2026

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Kim Seung-gyu apologized on Sunday before training at Chivas Verde Valle in Zapopan after missing his daughter's birth.
The 35-year-old, with over 80 caps, will compete with Jo Hyeon-woo for the starting goalkeeper spot and pledged to bring good results as a gift for his family.
He said the tournament may be his final World Cup, with South Korea opening against the Czech Republic on June 11 in Guadalajara.

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Kim Seung-gyu apologized on Sunday before training at Chivas Verde Valle in Zapopan after missing his daughter's birth.
The 35-year-old, with over 80 caps, will compete with Jo Hyeon-woo for the starting goalkeeper spot and pledged to bring good results as a gift for his family.
He said the tournament may be his final World Cup, with South Korea opening against the Czech Republic on June 11 in Guadalajara.