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S. Koreans take to streets to cheer for U-20 World Cup finalJun 16, 2019Tens of thousands of South Koreans took to the streets nationwide for the nation's under-20 football team Sunday, expressing support for the young players who came up short in their first-ever World ... -
Runners-up S. Korea thrive under unheralded coachJun 16, 2019Though South Korea fell one win shy of winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday, they still beat the odds to even reach the final, thanks in no small part to the leadership of an unheral... -
S. Korea's Lee Kang-in wins Golden Ball as tournament MVPJun 16, 2019South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-win earned the Golden Ball as the best player of the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. The 18-year-old playmaker helped lead South Korea to the runner-up fi... -
S. Korea finish 2nd after loss to UkraineJun 16, 2019It was close but no cigar. South Korea finished in second place at the FIFA U-20 World Cup following a 3-1 loss to Ukraine in the final at Lodz Stadium in Lodz on Saturday. Lee Kang-in converted a ... -
S. Korea fall to Nigeria for 2nd straight lossJun 13, 2019South Korea dropped to Nigeria 2-0 for their second straight loss at the FIFA Women's World Cup in France on Wednesday, as their knockout hopes faded further. South Korean defender Kim Do-yeon had a... -
Top Asian football official hails S. Korea historic run to finalJun 12, 2019Asia's top football official on Wednesday praised South Korea for reaching the final at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland, saying the country's run demonstrates the growth of the sport on the contine... -
Historic final berth 'an upgrade' for S. Korean football: coachJun 12, 2019A small step for the South Korean men's youth team, but a giant leap for the country's entire football program. That's how Chung Jung-yong, South Korean head coach at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Pola... -
Cinderella at the show: S. Korea complete unlikely march into finalJun 12, 2019The march goes on. South Korea's Cinderella run at the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland will extend all the way to the championship final, after their 1-0 victory over Ecuador in Tuesday's semifinals. ... -
Referees from 2 Koreas to reunite in group stage matchJun 10, 2019Football referees from the two Koreas will reunite on the pitch Monday as they are set to collaborate in the group stage at the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup. FIFA said that North Korea's Ri Hyang-ok ... -
S. Korea seeking 2nd straight win over Ecuador with final berth at stakeJun 10, 2019One more win over a familiar foe in a familiar city, and South Korea will reach unfamiliar territory at the FIFA U-20 World Cup: the championship final. South Korea will take on Ecuador in the semif... -
Precocious midfielder delivers memorable performance in quarterfinals thrillerJun 9, 2019South Korea's youngest player at the FIFA U-20 World Cup has also been their best player, and midfielder Lee Kang-in put on a dominant show when the team needed it the most. The 18-year-old scored a... -
S. Korea beat Senegal on penalties to reach semifinalsJun 9, 2019South Korea advanced to the semifinals of the FIFA U-20 World Cup on Saturday after knocking off Senegal on penalties in a heart-stopping contest. After the teams ended 120 minutes of regulation and... -
France beats S. Korea 4-0 in Women’s World Cup openerJun 8, 2019France’s women took a first step to follow in the World Cup footsteps of the French men. South Korea‘s Kang Chae-rim (left) and France’s Eve Perisset vie for the ball during the Group A soccer ma... -
S. Korea to begin training on Monday for Olympic football qualifiersMay 28, 2019South Korea will start preparing for the Olympic men's football qualifying tournament early next week, officials announced Tuesday. The Korea Football Association said head coach Kim Hak-bum on Mond... -
Jeonbuk wrap up AFC Champions League group stage with drawMay 21, 2019South Korean side Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors ended the group stage of the continent's top club football tournament with a draw on Tuesday. Jeonbuk were held to a scoreless tie by Buriram United in their...
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