The South Korean men's national football team, aiming for a fourth consecutive Asian Games gold medal, will clash with Middle Eastern formidable opponents Qatar and Saudi Arabia in the group stage.
In the upcoming Asian Games men's football tournament, 15 teams are divided into four groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals.
South Korea was placed in Group D, which is uniquely the only group consisting of three teams.
While the team can save physical energy by playing one less match compared to other groups, complacency is strictly prohibited as they will face Middle Eastern powerhouses Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
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The national team, challenging for its fourth straight title, will be assembled in early September to begin intensive training.
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The women's national team, eyeing an Asian Games medal for the first time in eight years, is set to face North Korea in a historic inter-Korean showdown during the group stage.
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