Yang Hyun-jun aims for Asian Games gold after World Cup struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun is representing South Korea at the Asian Games following a disappointing World Cup campaign. South Korea began the tournament with a 4-1 win over Qatar, where Yang contributed an assist. Despite the victory, Yang expressed dissatisfaction with his performance, focusing on improvement as the team seeks gold. He noted the team's collective determination to provide joy to supporters after their World Cup exit.
- •Yang Hyun-jun admits to being hurt by World Cup failures.
- •South Korea won their Asian Games opener 4-1 against Qatar.
- •Yang recorded an assist but criticized his own performance.
- •The team is focused on winning gold to uplift supporters.
- •Yang aims to be more active and reduce errors in future matches.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Celtic winger Yang makes honest admission at South Korea’s Asian Games
"Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun admits he is still hurting from South Korea’s World Cup disappointment as he targets Asian Games gold with his country.5th September 2026; The Marbill Coaches Stadium, Pa...
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