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Team K League Faces Manchester City in '2026 Coupang Play Series' Amidst Star Absences

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Team K League faced Manchester City in a match as part of the '2026 Coupang Play Series'.
  • Key Manchester City players like Erling Haaland and Rodri did not participate in the South Korea tour due to rest after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
  • Other notable Manchester City players present included Phil Foden and Ederson.

Team K League faced off against Manchester City in a highly anticipated match as part of the '2026 Coupang Play Series' held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. The exhibition game drew significant attention, despite the absence of several of Manchester City's star players.

Manchester City's lineup was notably missing key figures such as Erling Haaland and Rodri. These prominent players were given a rest period following their participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, opting out of the tour to South Korea.

However, the English club still presented a formidable squad that included talents like Phil Foden and goalkeeper Ederson. The presence of these players ensured a high level of competition and entertainment for the fans in attendance.

The '2026 Coupang Play Series' serves as a platform for top international clubs to engage with fans in South Korea, offering a glimpse of world-class football outside of regular league play.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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