Paik Seung-ho joins South Korea for World Cup preparations
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:43 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho has joined the South Korean national team as they begin their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The 29-year-old player has made 27 appearances for South Korea since his debut in 2019 and has participated in all four of their matches in 2026. South Korea will compete in Group A, facing the Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa. Their World Cup opener is scheduled for 03:00 BST on Friday against the Czech Republic.
- •Paik Seung-ho has 27 caps for South Korea since 2019.
- •South Korea is in Group A with the Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa.
- •The World Cup starts on Thursday, with South Korea's first match on Friday.
- •Paik has played in all of South Korea's four matches in 2026.
- 11:32 AMYahoo Sports — Valery joins Tunisia for World Cup preparations
- 10:43 AMYahoo Sports — Dykes joins Scotland for World Cup preparations
- 10:19 AMYahoo Sports — Paik joins South Korea for World Cup preparations
"Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho joins up with South Korea as they begin preparations for their opening World Cup game against Czech Republic.
"Sheffield Wednesday right-back Yan Valery joins up with Tunisia as they begin preparations for for their opening World Cup game against Sweden.
"Charlton Athletic striker Lyndon Dykes joins up with international side Scotland as they begin preparations for the World Cup this summer.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:32 AMValery joins Tunisia for World Cup preparations
Sheffield Wednesday right-back Yan Valery joins up with Tunisia as they begin preparations for for their opening World Cup game against Sweden.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:43 AMDykes joins Scotland for World Cup preparations
Charlton Athletic striker Lyndon Dykes joins up with international side Scotland as they begin preparations for the World Cup this summer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:19 AMPaik joins South Korea for World Cup preparations
Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho joins up with South Korea as they begin preparations for their opening World Cup game against Czech Republic.
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