SEOUL, June 22 (AJP) - FIFA has sent a playful message of support to South Korea ahead of their final group match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The world football governing body posted a series of photos of South Korean players on its official Instagram account Monday in Korea, along with the message, “Fighting for the final group match,” written in Korean.
The post featured Cho Gue-sung, Eom Ji-sung, Lee Han-beom, Lee Kang-in, Hwang Hee-chan and Hwang In-beom.
Each photo contained one Korean syllable at the top, forming a hidden message when read in order.
The letters combined to read, “Even if you fall, again,” a phrase understood by fans as a call for the team to rise again after defeat.
South Korea, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, opened Group A with a 2-1 comeback win over Czechia before losing 1-0 to Mexico in their second match.
The team sit second in Group A with three points and will face South Africa in their final group match on June 25. A draw would be enough for South Korea to secure a place in the knockout stage.
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