South Korea squad boycotts media after Son Heung-min slurs
South Korea's World Cup squad has walked away from domestic media duties after Son Heung-min was targeted with slurs during the opening win over Czechia, according to reports circulating on Reddit. It is an unprecedented boycott for a Korean World Cup squad.
Hwang In-Beom drove the Czechia win
Hwang In-Beom was the difference against Czechia. An injury doubt before the tournament, he ran the midfield and turned the game. He is already looking ahead to Mexico. His fitness holds up, so does the team.
Mexico will decide the group
South Korea and Mexico both won their openers. Mexico lead the group on goal difference, and the two sides meet next. That match will define who goes through as group winner. The late comeback against Czechia showed the resilience this team carries into it.
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The boycott story has ignited the fanbase. Reddit users are calling it unprecedented, and the tone is one of fury at the domestic press rather than concern about squad unity. There is also some pride circulating: Asian confederation teams have gone unbeaten through the opening round, and South Korea's win is being celebrated as part of that broader statement.