Why Qatar is paying attention to Lee Kang-in! Expect to play in the Intercontinental Cup final in December
Oct 29, 2025
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Qatar will host a series of competitions from November. First of all, the U-17 World Cup will be held in early November. A total of 48 teams will participate from November 3 to 27. South Korea, led by head coach Baek Ki-tae, will also play in Group F. Mexico, Cote d'Ivoire and Switzerland will face off for the tournament. From Dec. 1, the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup, the largest soccer festival in the Middle East, will be held until Dec. 18. The 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup will be held on December 17. The tournament has been held by continents since the 14th of last month. The final will be held on December 17. PSG, the winner of last season's European Champions League (UCL), is already in the final.
Qatar is paying attention to Lee Kang-in because of the Intercontinental Cup. On the 22nd, Qatari Sports Event Position Secretary-General Jasim Al Jasim held a video press conference with Asian media. Sports Chosun also attended as a representative of Korea. At the meeting, Secretary-General Al Jazeera said, `"Son Heung-min (LAFC) is no longer playing in Europe. Now the best Korean player in Europe is Lee Kang-in" and he praised Lee Kang-in"He's a very good player." Then "I promise my Korean fans. Not only soccer, but also various interesting events will be held to create a huge festive atmosphere," he added. If Lee Kang-in plays, he will personally play for the third time in a tournament in Qatar. At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, he reached the round of 16 as a member of Bento's team. At the 2023 Asian Cup in Qatar, he also joined the national team and reached the semifinals. I have already experienced two Qatar host competitions. As a result, the third Qatar event is full of determination to lift the trophy.
Meanwhile, Qatar will present a more 'compact' concept at the Under-17 World Cup. During the 2022 World Cup, Qatar operated a total of eight stadiums. Overall, it was placed within 50 km. It was well received by many soccer fans because it could be moved by subway. This Under-17 World Cup will be even more compact. All matches except the final will be played in the Aspire Zone in the alayan region. It will be played on eight pitches. It reduced the distance traveled and allowed players and fans to focus solely on the game. Only the final will be played at Khalifa International Stadium. Secretary-General Al Jazeera "I want to give you an experience to walk and watch the game. It will be a more concentrated competition."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
