News: Six K League players included in South Korea World Cup squad
Six players from the K League have been selected to represent South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The squad includes two goalkeepers, two defenders, and two midfielders, with additional players on standby for training. The team is preparing for friendly matches in Salt Lake City before the tournament begins.
- ▪The K League contingent consists of Jo Hyeon-woo, Song Bum-keun, Kim Moon-hwan, Lee Gi-hyeok, Lee Dong-gyeong, and Kim Jin-gyu.
- ▪Kang Sang-yoon and Cho Wi-je will join the squad as training members and are on standby for injuries.
- ▪Yoon Gi-wook has been called up as an extra goalkeeper for training purposes.
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