South Korea loses defender Cho Yu-min to injury before World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 10:53 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
South Korea's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup faced a setback as defender Cho Yu-min was ruled out due to a plantar injury. Cho was withdrawn during a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago. He will be replaced by Jo Wi-je, who has been training with the squad. South Korea aims to advance beyond the Round of 16 in the World Cup, with their first game against Czechia on June 11.
- •Cho Yu-min suffers a plantar injury and is withdrawn from the World Cup squad.
- •Jo Wi-je called up as replacement, currently part of training.
- •South Korea's first World Cup match is June 11 against Czechia.
- •Team focusing on breaking Round of 16 barrier at World Cup.
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — South Korea face injury setback during pre-World Cup friendly
"The South Koreans have had to make a change to their roster ahead of the World Cup.
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