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South Korea coach urges team to rebound after loss to Mexico

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 3:28 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

South Korea coach urges team to rebound after loss to Mexico

Summary

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo encouraged his team to maintain their focus after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their second World Cup match on June 19 in Guadalajara. A goal by Luis Romo, following a mishap from goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu, decided the match. Despite the loss, South Korea remains well-positioned for knockout stage qualification, sitting second in Group A following a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic. They face South Africa next, needing at least a draw to secure their advancement.

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By the Numbers

•South Korea lost 1-0 to Mexico in their World Cup match.
•Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu's error led to the winning goal.
•South Korea previously defeated the Czech Republic 2-1.
•They play South Africa next, needing a draw to advance.
•Hong Myung-bo emphasized focusing on their next match.

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3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Coach tells S. Korea to move on fast with World Cup knockouts in reach

What they're saying

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South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo told his team to keep their heads up and channel their disappointment into sealing a spot in the World Cup knockout rounds after a 1-0 defeat to Mexico.South Korea will be favourites to defeat South Africa, who were beaten 2-0 by Mexico and rescued a late 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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