South Korea's National Football Team Completes First Full Training Ahead of Mexico Match

The South Korean national football team, under coach Hong Myung-bo, has achieved a significant milestone by holding its first complete training session in Guadalajara. This marks a crucial step as the team prepares for their upcoming match against Mexico in the 2026 North, Central America, and Caribbean World Cup qualifiers.

The squad welcomed back key players Bae Jun-ho and Kim Tae-hyun, who had been recovering from ankle and other injuries, respectively. Their return significantly boosts the team's morale and tactical options. Both players are reportedly in good condition and are expected to be available for selection against Mexico, easing concerns about their availability for the critical fixture.

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We trained as a complete unit of 28 people (including two training partners) for the first time since entering the Guadalajara base camp. Both Kim Tae-hyun and Bae Jun-ho are in a condition that allows us to expect them to play in the second match. Also, unlike Oh Hyun-gyu in the previous match against Czechia, there are no players experiencing problems adapting to the high altitude. Everyone is healthy.

With the full squad now assembled and training, the focus has shifted to intensive tactical preparation. The team is analyzing Mexico's playing style, including their offensive patterns, defensive organization, pressing tactics, and set-piece strategies. This detailed approach aims to ensure the players are fully prepared to execute Hong Myung-bo's game plan.

Having secured a positive start to their World Cup campaign, South Korea is eager to build momentum. The match against host nation Mexico on November 19th is anticipated to be a pivotal encounter that will significantly influence their standing in Group A. The team's readiness, bolstered by the return of injured players and focused tactical training, positions them to compete strongly.

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From today, we will officially begin tactical training tailored for the match against Mexico. Through video meetings at every training session, we are preparing so that the players can accurately understand the coach's tactics.