President Lee Sends "Warm Applause" to National Team for Comeback Win Against Czech Republic

President Lee Jae-myung expressed his congratulations to the South Korean national football team for their comeback victory against the Czech Republic in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stating, "I send my warm applause to our proud Taegeuk Warriors, as well as the head coach and the coaching staff."

President Lee, who is currently on a tour of Europe for the G7 Summit, wrote on his social media today (June 12), "Despite the challenging environment at an altitude of over 1,500 meters, you did not lose your focus and managed to turn the game around, bringing great joy to the people."

He added, "The entire nation cheered and became one the moment the winning goal was scored."

President Lee emphasized, "As you have made a strong start, I look forward to seeing you showcase the true potential of South Korean football with confident play and your signature fighting spirit in the remaining matches," adding, "All of our citizens are your supporters. I will be cheering for you with all my heart, as if I were running on the field with you."


The South Korean national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, secured their first win by defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 in their Group A opening match held at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico.

The national team conceded a goal to Ladislav Krejčí (Wolverhampton) in the 14th minute of the second half, but secured 3 points with an equalizer by Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord) in the 22nd minute and a winning goal by Oh Hyeon-gyu (Beşiktaş) in the 35th minute of the second half.

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