"Mistakes Can Happen"... Kim Min-jae Keeps Teammates Focused in Post-Match Interview Against Mexico

The national soccer 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 caused the ball to spill, allowing Luis Romo to tap it into the empty net for the winning goal.

With a record of one win and one loss and 3 points, South Korea remains in second place in the group, but it is now impossible to reach 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 look to defend its second-place position in the final match against South Africa.

We bring you the post-match interview with the "defensive anchor" Kim Min-jae via [Sports Mug].

Reported by Lee Jung-chan and Pyeon Gwang-hyun | Written and Edited by Joo Hyun | Produced by Sports News Department
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