Let's play with K-League + pride! Ulsan HD goes to the U.S. to participate in the Club World Cup
Jun 06, 2025
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Ulsan HD left for the United States to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup. Ulsan's team, including head coach Kim Pan-gon, went on a flight through Incheon International Airport on the 6th. Cho Hyun-woo, the goalkeeper who joined the national team, who early confirmed his advance to the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup finals, will join from the U.S.
Ulsan was Yokohama F on April 17 last year.In the first round of the AFC Champions League (ACL) with Marinos, Lee Dong-kyung's winning goal won 1-0. At that time, he beat Jeonbuk Hyundai (80 points) with 81 points in AFC club points and ranked second in Asia after Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia, 115 points), earning his own qualification for the Club World Cup. Along with Ulsan, a total of four teams will participate: Al Hilal (Saudi), Al Ain (United Arab Emirates), and Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan).
Ulsan was assigned to three ports at a draw ceremony held at the Telemundo Center in Miami, Florida on December 6 last year. It was organized in Group F along with Pluminensee (Brazil, 1 port), Borussia Dortmund (Germany, 2 ports), and Mamelody Sundowns (South Africa, 4 ports). The competition will be held in the East and West of the United States for about a month from June 15 to July 13.
Ulsan will play the first group match against the Sundowns on June 18 at Inter & Co Stadium in Orlando. He will then play Fluminensee in the second game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on the 22nd. The last three games against Dortmund will be held at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati on the 26th.
Ulsan coach Kim Pan-gon said, `It is an opportunity to compete with world-class clubs and increase the competitiveness of the club and the pride of the fans. We will show you Ulsan HD who is active on the world stage." Kim Kwang-guk, CEO of Ulsan, said "I want to do my best to promote Ulsan HD at this Club World Cup, which is participating on behalf of Korea. I appreciate FIFA's interest and efforts," he said, expressing anticipation.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
