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Kim Young-gwon reflects on World Cup moments and South Korea's chances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:30 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Kim Young-gwon reflects on World Cup moments and South Korea's chances
Summary

Kim Young-gwon, Jo Hyeon-woo, and Ju Se-jong discuss their memorable moments from past World Cups. Kim highlights a critical goal against Germany in 2018 and another decisive strike against Portugal in 2022. Jo shares his surprise at starting in 2018 and the thrill of a clean sheet against dominant opponents. Ju acknowledges his record for the longest assist in World Cup history. As South Korea prepares for the current tournament, the players aim to create new memories and stories on the global stage, acknowledging their formidable challenges in progressing through their group.

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  • •Kim Young-gwon scored key goals in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
  • •Jo Hyeon-woo earned acclaim for his performance against Germany in 2018.
  • •Ju Se-jong holds the record for the longest assist in World Cup history.
  • •South Korea is targeting progress from Group A in the current tournament.
  • •Opta gives South Korea a 70% chance to reach the knockout stages.
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  • 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Kim Young-gwon, Jo Hyeon-woo, Ju Se-jong: Having a World Cup moment
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