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Czech Coach Koubek: "South Korea More Impressive Than Mexico" Ahead of their match against South Africa following a comeback loss to South Korea in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Czech Republic head coach Miroslav Koubek named South Korea and Mexico as the favorites to top the group, while noting that he was more impressed by the South Korean side. SBS Jun 18, 2026 8:37 AM

Hwang In-beom, Mexico's 'Top Target,' Says: "There Are Better Players Than Me" "If they focus a lot of attention on me, it will create opportunities for my teammates." Hwang In-beom , who delivered a stellar performance with one goal and one assist in the first match against the Czech Republic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, expressed confidence in securing another victory ahead of the second match against Mexico. SBS Jun 18, 2026 8:36 AM

Lee Jung-hoo Hits 4th Homer of the Season in 'Korean Derby' Against Atlanta Lee started as the fifth hitter and right fielder in the suspended Major League Baseball game against Atlanta held at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, on the 18th, recording one hit , two RBIs, and one run in three at-bats. SBS Jun 18, 2026 8:28 AM

Captain Koo Ja-wook's Walk-off Triple Leads Samsung to 4th Consecutive Win The Samsung Lions have extended their winning streak to four games after defeating the Kiwoom Heroes. SBS Jun 18, 2026 8:04 AM

Ronaldo Bows His Head: Portugal Held to a Draw by DR Congo Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, making his sixth World Cup appearance, saw his pride dented after managing only three shots in his opening match. SBS Jun 18, 2026 8:02 AM

Kane Scores Twice as England Beats Croatia 4-2 England defeated Croatia 4-2 in their opening Group L match of the World Cup on Thursday at Dallas Stadium in Dallas, Texas. SBS Jun 18, 2026 7:24 AM

Cape Verde Goalkeeper Vozinha's Mother Granted U.S. Visa: 'Going to See My Son' visa and will reunite with her son at the stadium. AP, Reuters, and other news agencies reported on the 18th that "Ana Candida Evora , the mother of Cape Verde's heroic goalkeeper Vozinha, will be in the stands when he plays in the Group H second match against Uruguay at Miami Stadium on the 22nd," adding that "U.S. SBS Jun 18, 2026 6:44 AM

Two-Time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Signs Basketball Shoe Deal with Nike Bloomberg reported on June 18 that Nike announced the signing of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report scheduled for the 30th. SBS Jun 18, 2026 6:40 AM

One Day Before Mexico Match: 'Illegal Drone' Appears During Closed Training The South Korean national football team held a closed-door tactical training session ahead of their second match against Mexico. SBS Jun 18, 2026 6:34 AM

The Secret Behind Uniform Patches: Turning Into Cards Worth Hundreds of Millions of Won Players participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America are wearing an official emblem patch on the right sleeve of their uniforms, which combines the World Cup trophy with the number '26'. SBS Jun 18, 2026 5:25 AM