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June 28, 2026

South Korea Fighting for Last Knockout Spot at World Cup

South Korea is currently sitting 8th among 12 third-place teams at the FIFA World Cup in Mexico, still in the running for one of three remaining knockout tickets. With 3 points from one win and two losses, they're on the bubble after losing to South Africa 1-0 when a draw would've secured them a spot. The final group stage matches happen Saturday, and South Korea needs to finish in the top 8 of third-place teams to advance.
Why It Matters
If you're in Korea, this is huge — the whole country rallies around the national team, and matches dominate conversations, TV screens, and even workplace vibes for weeks.
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