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The Story
South Korea opens their World Cup campaign in Guadalajara against a European playoff qualifier. Son Heung-min and company will look to build on their 2022 run where they reached the Round of 16.
Head-to-Head
South Korea will face a UEFA playoff qualifier in their Group A opener. The Taeguk Warriors reached the semifinals in 2002 and will aim to advance from the group stage for the first time since.
Estadio Akron
Guadalajara
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