Finally a 'Full Squad of 26'... Aiming for First Consecutive Wins in Group Stage

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Ahead of the match against Mexico, our national team has finally assembled its full squad of 26 players. This gives head coach Hong Myung-bo a wider range of tactical options.

Reporter Yu Byeongmin has the story.

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The national team was full of energy ahead of the match against Mexico.

Kim Min-jae, the anchor of the defense, drew laughter from his teammates with a comedic performance.

[Kim Min-jae: I'm actually a golfer~ I'm actually a billiards player~]

Oh Hyeon-gyu even took off his shirt to reenact his comeback goal from the Czech Republic match, filling the air with laughter.

[Yang Hyun-jun: He said it was easier receiving a cross from In-beom than from me.]

[Oh Hyeon-gyu: Hyun-jun, don't you know what I want?]

With Bae Jun-ho and Kim Tae-hyeon, who had been sidelined due to injuries, joining training three days before the Mexico match, the team has reached its full strength of 26 players, further boosting their confidence.

The addition of Bae Jun-ho, a "super sub" in the attack known for his dribbling and ball-keeping skills, and Kim Tae-hyeon, a left-footed center-back capable of playing both on the flank and in the center, provides more diverse options for both offense and defense.

Head coach Hong Myung-bo now faces a "happy dilemma" regarding the left side of the back-three, choosing between Lee Ki-hyuk, who performed brilliantly against the Czech Republic, and Kim Tae-hyeon.

Uruguayan referee Tejera has been assigned as the head referee for the match against Mexico.

Known for a somewhat strict officiating style, averaging five yellow cards per match, referee Tejera will be making his World Cup debut, requiring our players to exercise caution.

(Video coverage: Hwang In-seok, Video editing: Ha Seong-won)
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