Before the Iraq war, Seol Young-woo said, "It's time to produce results."

Before the Iraq war, Seol Young-woo said, "It's time to produce results."

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"It's time to produce results"

Seol Young-woo (Trvena Zvezda) is determined ahead of the Iraq match.

The South Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play its ninth Group B match in the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup at Basra International Stadium in Basra, Iraq, at 3:15 a.m. on the 6th (Korea time).

South Korea is currently leading Group B with four wins and four draws (16 points), and it will secure at least second place in the group just by drawing against Iraq to confirm its advance to the World Cup finals for the 11th consecutive time.

However, despite being able to confirm its advance to the World Cup finals early in March, South Korea has been able to swallow its disappointment with only two draws in two consecutive home games. Hong Myung-bo is determined to return to South Korea after winning points against Iraq and deciding to advance to the finals.

"I think it's time for our national team players to produce results. Many people will have high expectations on whether this game will confirm their advancement to the finals," Seol said through the Korea Football Association on the 4th. "I came here with the mindset that I should do my best to bring results."

Hong Myung-bo moved to Basra, Iraq, on a chartered plane on the 2nd, and Middle Eastern Leaguers and Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) also joined the national team there, forming a full group.

The problem is the adjustment to the local area. There is currently a heat of well over 40 degrees Celsius during the day in Basra. The game will be held at 9 p.m. local time, but it is expected to be played in hot and humid conditions.

Seol Young-woo said, "This environment is not easy for the players, and it was very hot and humid as soon as we arrived at the airport. Many players have played in the Middle East, but it was a place where they always played hard," adding, "I think we have to play what we want to do and bring good results."

Thankfully, Seol is in very good condition. During his first season with Zvezda this season, Seol made impressive performances by scoring six goals and eight assists in 43 matches. He also lifted the trophy at league and cup competitions.

Seol Young-woo said, "I went to Europe for the first time this season and played one season, and the offensive point came out better than in the K-League," adding, "There have been help from the national team, but there have been no goals." "It's a priority to bring results this time, but if possible, it would be good if it was a game where I scored a goal and won," he said.

"Up until now, (national team) call-up was always in season. There was a long flight and jet lag. It was only a year since I went to Europe that I had a hard time," Seol said. "My physical condition is really good because I rested a little more this time." 메이저사이트

Lastly, Seol said, "Players in Europe have lifted a lot of trophies this time. The players congratulated each other. But as other players are lifting trophies in big competitions, I feel like mine is buried," adding, "Unfortunately, I also feel confident that I can lift trophies in bigger competitions and better leagues. I also feel proud that Koreans did it."