Yonhap News Agency·2 min read·medium
(World Cup) S. Korea eliminated from group stage
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Yoo Jee-ho
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South Korea has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after failing to qualify for the knockout stage following a group stage loss to South Africa. Despite an expanded tournament format, the team could not secure a spot among the best third-place finishers.
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The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and the performance of national teams carries significant cultural and national importance.
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