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South Korea secures 1-0 win over El Salvador in final World Cup warm-up

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:21 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

South Korea secures 1-0 win over El Salvador in final World Cup warm-up

Summary

South Korea achieved a 1-0 victory against El Salvador in their last friendly ahead of the World Cup on June 4th. Lee Dong-gyeong scored the only goal of the match just ten minutes into the second half at their training base in Utah. This match followed South Korea's prior win, a 5-0 result against Trinidad and Tobago. Captain Son Heung-min, who had been benched initially, entered the game shortly after the goal, but faced scrutiny over his club performance this season. South Korea's next challenge will be against the Czech Republic in their World Cup opener on June 11 in Guadalajara.

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By the Numbers

•Lee Dong-gyeong scores in the second half for South Korea.
•South Korea's friendly matches include a prior 5-0 win over Trinidad and Tobago.
•Son Heung-min returns to the field after beginning the match on the bench.
•South Korea will face the Czech Republic in their World Cup opener on June 11.
•The friendly took place at a training base in Utah.

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4:21 AMYahoo Sports — South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up

What they're saying

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South Korea kept up their momentum ahead of the World Cup with a 1-0 win over El Salvador on Wednesday in their final friendly before the tournament begins next week.Lee Dong-gyeong scored 10 minutes into the second half at their training base in Utah to give South Korea their second straight friendly win following a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago last week.
— Yahoo Sports

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