Former Captain Ki Sung-yueng Backs South Korea to Beat Mexico After Czech Victory

Former South Korean national football team captain Ki Sung-yueng made a brief trip to Guadalajara to cheer on his junior teammates competing in the World Cup. Despite his retirement from the national team in 2019 after a distinguished career including 110 caps and 10 goals, Ki remains an active player for K League's Pohang Steelers.

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Our players are really doing well. It was the first game, and they did so well; I am happy and delighted.

Ki visited the team's training ground quietly, wanting to offer support without disrupting their pre-match focus. He emphasized the importance of the first match, which led him to choose the game against the Czech Republic for his support. After witnessing the team's thrilling comeback victory, Ki expressed his joy and pride, stating, "Our players are really doing well. It was the first game, and they did so well; I am happy and delighted."

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I watched the match between Mexico and South Africa, and honestly, I think we can give it a try. Mexico wasn't as strong as I thought. We have the strength to win.

Reflecting on the team's performance, Ki believes they have a strong chance against their next opponent, the host nation Mexico. "I watched the match between Mexico and South Africa (Mexico won 2-0), and honestly, I think we can give it a try. Mexico wasn't as strong as I thought. We have the strength to win," he commented. Ki concluded by expressing his wish for the players to stay healthy and finish the tournament strong, regretting that he had to leave so soon.

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I really wish I could stay longer, but I have to leave. I hope our juniors do not get injured and play well until the end.