"It Was Complicated": Goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu Reflects on Costly Error After Mexico Match

The national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, suffered a narrow 0-1 defeat against host nation Mexico in their second Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In the 5th minute of the second half, a mix-up between goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu and defender Lee Ki-hyuk left the ball loose, allowing Luis Romo to tap it into the empty net for the winning goal.

With one win and one loss, South Korea remains in second place in the group with 3 points, making it impossible to climb to the top spot even with a victory in the final match.

While Mexico has secured first place in the group with two consecutive wins, South Korea will now focus on defending its second-place position in the final match against South Africa.

We bring you the post-match interview with Kim Seung-gyu via <Sports Mug>.

Reported by Lee Jung-chan and Pyun Gwang-hyun | Produced and Edited by Jinhyeong Park | Produced by Sports News Department
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