The Korean national football team’s challenge for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar has ended. The Korean national team, led by Bento, achieved a thrilling come-from-behind victory over Portugal in the third group match, advancing to the round of 16 for the second time in World Cup history. Early in the morning on December 6, Korea lost 1-4 in the round of 16 against Brazil, who came first in the FIFA rankings, and Korea’s progress to the semi-finals was blocked. Although advancing to the quarter-finals was blocked, the people cheered and encouraged the fighting spirit of the Taegeuk Warriors. This is because the national team players, including Son Heung-min, who had to play in the game wearing a black mask after undergoing surgery for an orbital fracture, did their best despite various adverse events.
Reporter Bae Jin-kyung, former editor-in-chief of the football magazine ‘PoPoTwo’, covers the reversal made by Asian teams, including Korea and Japan, in this World Cup. It is said that Asian teams, who were classified weakly compared to football powerhouses represented by Europe and South America, have expressed their will to ‘play to win’. Focus on defense and break away from the traditional ‘security-oriented’ way of playing football, switching quickly between defense and attack
He analyzed that he shows ‘active’ game control that puts pressure on the opponent. Asian teams are no longer “guests” on the world stage of the World Cup.
The trip to the Qatar World Cup is over, but the 2023 Asian Cup awaits the Korean national football team. As the contract with coach Bento, who has led the national team for four years, has expired, interest in new coach candidates to lead the national team is also drawing attention. Can our national team continue this momentum under the new leadership? We asked reporter Bae Jin-kyung about Korean soccer prospects and viewing points for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Check out the video now.
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