South Korea is the most favorable → Japan, and it will be difficult for China to advance to the third place, but what about China? You're out even if you go to the gym
A match warm-up match between South Korea and Ghana at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 18th. The players are performing a national ritual. Sangam = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.11.18/
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The Chinese media evaluated the draw. Nevertheless, he did not forget the thorough murder evaluation of the Chinese national team.
China's Sohu Dotcom said on the 8th (Korean time) 'Japan has entered the group of death. South Korea has received a favorable draw,' the report said.
The event, which was held at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on the 6th and was the first since the participating countries expanded from 32 countries to 48 countries, drew a lot of expectations.
A match warm-up match between South Korea and Ghana at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 18th. Director Hong Myung-bo is lost in thought. Sangam = Reporter Park Jae-man pjm@sportschosun.com /2025.11.18/
Korea is one of the countries that could not lose its smile after the draw. The possibility of the worst group formation could not be ruled out before the draw, but South Korea was in Group A along with Mexico (15th in FIFA ranking), South Africa (61st), and European Playoffs (PO) D winners. Denmark, North Macedonia, Ireland, and the Czech Republic were among the European POD groups. I can't say it's the best, but it was close to the best result for Korea. From South Korea's point of view, all three teams are capable of challenging to win.
The schedule of the game also ruled in favor of South Korea. It will play the first match against the European PO winner at 11 a.m. on June 12 next year in Estadio Acron, Guadalajara, Mexico, and the second match against Mexico at 10 a.m. on the 19th at the same stadium. At 10 a.m. on the 25th, the stadium will be moved to Estadio BBVA in Monterrey to play the final match against South Africa. The distance between Guadalajara and Monterey Stadium is about 700 kilometers, and the advantage is that the group stage can be completed without long travel.
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Japan, on the other hand, was among the most difficult groups. It has teamed up with the Netherlands, European PO (B), and Tunisia. They are tough opponents. Another burden is that one of the Netherlands, dark horse Tunisia, and Ukraine, Sweden, Poland and Albania will break through the competition in the European playoffs.
The Chinese media also recognized this. Sohu said 'Korea received the most favorable result in this draw. He avoided candidates for the prize in Spain, France, and England and was in a group with Mexico. Port 3 also included South Africa. The European PO is not strong teams either. On the other hand, it is difficult for Japan to draw after the draw. Meet the Netherlands and Tunisia. No one can guarantee victory. It seems difficult not only to pass the group stage, but also to secure the third place.
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However, unlike South Korea and Japan, China did not forget the cruel evaluation that it would be sluggish on the World Cup stage regardless of such a group. Sohu said 'Of course, both Korea and Japan are honored to advance to the World Cup. China can't even participate, and it just laments its lack. Considering the history of the Chinese national team, even if they are in the weakest group at the World Cup, they cannot avoid being eliminated.
It is expected that Korea's formation, which even China has raised its hand, will lead to the results and how Japan will pave the way, will continue to receive great attention after the opening of the World Cup.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
