Coach Park Hang Seo Proud of South Korea's World Cup Comeback Win

Park Hang Seo, the former head coach of the Vietnam national football team, expressed his joy and pride upon returning to the World Cup stage, this time in a support role for his native South Korea. He celebrated the Taeguk Warriors' thrilling 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening match of the World Cup 2026 in Mexico.

South Korea secured their first win of the tournament after coming from behind. Following a 59th-minute goal by the Czech Republic, Hwang In Beom equalized in the 67th minute, and Oh Hyeon Gyu scored the winning goal in the 80th minute. The dramatic comeback marked a significant start for the South Korean team.

"I am truly happy and honored to be back at the World Cup to contribute to the South Korean national team. Congratulations to the Taeguk warriors for their first victory in this year's tournament! I am truly proud of the players' fighting spirit. A spectacular comeback!" Park wrote on his personal Facebook page shortly after the match.

This return to the World Cup holds special significance for Park, who was an assistant coach under Guus Hiddink when South Korea reached the semi-finals on home soil in 2002, a historic achievement for Asian football. In the current tournament, Park serves as the head of team support, focusing on coordination and connection within the squad, providing a crucial moral anchor for the team.

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I am truly happy and honored to be back at the World Cup to contribute to the South Korean national team. Congratulations to the Taeguk warriors for their first victory in this year's tournament! I am truly proud of the players' fighting spirit. A spectacular comeback!