Lee Sang-min Expresses Disappointment Over National Football Team's Loss to South Africa

South Korean television personality Lee Sang-min shared his disappointment following the national football team's defeat against South Africa. He took to social media to express his feelings, acknowledging the difficulty of the match even for those who are not avid followers of the sport.

"Even I, who don't know much about soccer, found it hard to watch today's game, so how much more for you all?" Lee wrote on his social media account. He also touched upon the various scenarios for South Korea's advancement to the next round, highlighting the team's precarious situation.

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Even I, who don't know much about soccer, found it hard to watch today's game, so how much more for you all?

Lee mentioned that South Korea's progression to the Round of 32 hinges on the results of other matches involving teams like Cape Verde, Ecuador, and Algeria. "All these results must come out, and until then, we are all frozen. Someone please say 'stop'," he added, conveying the collective anxiety of the fans.

The national football team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, lost 0-1 to South Africa in their third group stage match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers held at Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. This loss means South Korea has not yet secured its spot in the next round and must now await the results from other third-place teams.

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All these results must come out, and until then, we are all frozen. Someone please say 'stop'.