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Norway football star Haaland's Korean-made hair tie sells out, says manufacturer

Norway football star Haaland's Korean-made hair tie sells out: manufacturer

2026.7.15

Asian Games football squads announced, with 4 World Cup players joining men's side

The men's team includes nine players based in Europe, while the women's call-ups are a mix of veterans and up-and-comers.

2026.7.9

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Will the Korea-Mexico showdown be one for the books or a booking bonanza?

Referee Gustavo Tejera has handed out an average of more than five yellow cards a game since 2015.

2026.6.17

Korean footballer Son Heung-min, left bottom, strikes a ball at a FIFA World Cup 2026 match held in Mexico on June 11.

Taeguk Warriors to face challenge in Guadalajara as home crowds power an aggressive Mexican side

Mexico’s strong opener, home crowd advantage and dangerous attack pose Korea’s toughest test yet, though suspensions and defensive lapses could give Hong Myung-bo’s side an opening.

2026.6.15

Oriental Brewery's Cass packaging celebrates the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. [ORIENTAL BREWERY]

Retailers eye World Cup-driven win with deals on beer, chicken, other viewing essentials

For once, 10 a.m. may be beer o'clock, with retailers are presenting World Cup-inspired campaigns for beer, fried chicken and other watch-party essentials as the tournament nears.

2026.6.2

Hong Myung-bo, the head coach of Korea's national football team, speaks after announcing the roster for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 during a press conference in central Seoul on May 16. [YONHAP]

Head coach announces World Cup roster, says players will be 'held accountable' for their performance

With his team gearing up for weeks of training before their first match at this year's FIFA World Cup, the Korean squad's head coach, Hong Myung-bo, said that he will try to empower his players and help them take ownership of their performance.

2026.5.17

Morocco's Abderrazzaq Hamed Allah, second from left, celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in the FIFA Arab Cup final against Jordan in Lusail, Qatar, on Dec. 18, 2025. [AP/YONHAP]

With under 100 days to go, Iran war and violence in Mexico weigh on World Cup

With 100 days to go until the FIFA World Cup, the Iran war has added a new layer of complexity to the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

2026.3.5

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Paik Seung-ho's mid-range screamer scored against Brazil in the 76th minute of the World Cup round of 16 match on Dec. 5 was nominated in FIFA's top 10 goals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.

2022.12.21

Kylian Mbappe of France celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar on Dec.18. [UPI/YONHAP]

[VIDEO] Kylian Mbappé's outstanding records in World Cup

Check out Kylian Mbappé's incredible World Cup numbers and records.

2022.12.20

Lionel Messi holds the FIFA World Cup trophy as he deplanes, with coach Lionel Scaloni, in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Tuesday. [AP/YONHAP]

[VIDEO] 10 records broken by Messi at the 2022 World Cup

Check out 10 records that Argentina star Lionel Messi broke at the 2022 World Cup.