South Korea 2025 Odds

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Kim Tae-Hyeon: Unlikely for group stage

Jun 11th

Tae-hyeon (ankle) twisted his left ankle during a rondo passing drill in a closed training session Wednesday and is unlikely to feature in any of South Korea's three group stage matches, though the team decided against replacing him given the expectation he could return for the knockout rounds, according to Kim Young-joon of The Chosun Daily.

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Kim Tae-Hyeon: Out for opener, possibly group stage

Jun 10th

Tae-Hyeon is out for Thursday's World Cup opener against Czechia and could miss the entire tournament, according to Korea Football News.

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Jun-Ho Bae: Set to miss opener

Jun 8th

Bae (ankle) has little chances of taking part in South Korea's World Cup opener versus Czechia, Bibim Ballers reports.

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Jun-Ho Bae: Remains sidelined

Jun 8th

Bae (ankle) is yet to join team training ahead of Thursday's World Cup opener against Czechia, according to Steve Han.

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Lee Tae-Seok: Returns to group

Jun 8th

Tae-Seok (calf) was back in team training Monday ahead of their World Cup opener against Czechia on June 11, according to Steve Han.

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Lee Tae-Seok: Dealing with sore calf

Jun 7th

Tae-Seok was not involved in training with the Korean national team Sunday due to calf discomfort, Steve Han of Sky Sports reports.

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Hee-Chan Hwang: Should see minutes up front

Jun 3rd

Hwang will be part of South Korea's roster and could have a solid chance to start in an attacking spot as he heads into the third World Cup of his career.

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Heung-Min Son: Set for major role in World Cup

Jun 3rd

Son is South Korea's top offensive talent and is expected to start throughout the upcoming international competition.

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Lee Kang-in: Strong threat for South Korea

Jun 3rd

Lee should serve as one of South Korea's primary attacking assets following his call-up to the 2026 World Cup.

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Jae-Sung Lee: Valuable rotational option

Jun 3rd

Jae-Sung has been named in South Korea's squad for the World Cup and is in contention for minutes after playing a backup role in the last friendly games.