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Kim Seung-gyu misses daughter's birth to prepare for World Cup

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Kim Seung-gyu misses daughter's birth to prepare for World Cup
Summary

South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu expressed regret for missing the birth of his first child. At 35, Kim is set to participate in his fourth World Cup, with South Korea facing the Czech Republic on the tournament's opening day in North America. The veteran player hopes to achieve good results in the tournament as a way to make up for his absence during this personal milestone. He indicated this may be his last World Cup, emphasizing the pressure of competing at this stage in his career.

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  • •Kim Seung-gyu missed the birth of his daughter for World Cup preparation.
  • •South Korea plays the Czech Republic on June 8 in North America.
  • •Kim has 86 national team caps and plays for FC Tokyo.
  • •He considers this World Cup could be his final appearance.
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  • 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Soccer-South Korea’s Kim hopes World Cup results make up for missing daughter’s birth
  • 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup star 'really sorry' after missing daughter's birth
What they're saying
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South Korea goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu has some making up to do after missing the birth of his first child because he is preparing for his fourth World Cup."I've played at every World Cup thinking it could be my last," Yonhap quoted Kim as saying.

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June 8 (Reuters) - South Korean goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu missed the birth of his daughter this month due to his World Cup preparations, but the 35-year-old says he is determined to compensate for his

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