Valencia starlet Lee Kang-in leads Korea Republic squad

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Valencia starlet Lee Kang-in leads Korea Republic squad

Seoul: Korea Republic U-20 head coach Chung Jung-yong announced his squad of 21 players on Thursday ahead of their FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019 campaign, with Valencia CF midfielder Lee Kang-in headlining the roster. 

Lee's inclusion is not a surprise as the budding 18-year-old talent - who is the youngest member in the squad - received his senior team call-up in March.

Last October, Lee became the youngest Korea Republic footballer to debut in Europe when he got a start against Ebro in the Round of 32 of the Copa del Rey.

In-form Jeon unfazed by formidable World Cup challenge

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

In-form Jeon unfazed by formidable World Cup challenge

Kuala Lumpur: Korea Republic face a daunting task at the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019 with their group opponents being none other than six-time winners Argentina, as well as Portugal and South Africa. Despite the formidable opponents, though, forward Jeon Se-jin remains unfazed.

Instead, he is relishing the opportunity to rub shoulders with the world's best players. "Many say it is the toughest group," the 19-year-old Suwon Bluewings striker said.

"The fans are seemingly concerned about the group rivals because they are among the world's finest teams. But I am looking forward to it as I am excited to compete against the best teams.

Abe: Japan can triumph at Poland 2019

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Abe: Japan can triumph at Poland 2019

Kuala Lumpur: Winning the AFC Champions League, claiming J.League Rookie of the Year and scoring at the FIFA Club World Cup − 2018 was certainly a memorable year in the fledgling career of Hiroki Abe.

Now wearing the Number 10 jersey at Kashima Antlers, the 20-year-old is hungry for more success this year, for both club and country.

While currently focused on Kashima’s domestic and Continental campaigns which began last month, Abe will be hoping to impress for Japan at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019 in May.

Asia's best learn group stage opponents

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Asia's best learn group stage opponents

Gydnia: Asia's best learnt their FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019 contenders following the official draw at the Gydnia Arena in Poland on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia, the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship winners, were drawn in Group E with France, Mali and Panama.

Japan, defeated 2-1 by Saudi Arabia in the 2018 AFC U-19 Championship final, will play in Group B with the 1999 runners-up having Mexico, Italy and Ecuador for company.

Korea Republic were drawn in Group F with six-time champions Argentina, twice winners Portugal and South Africa, while 1981 runners-up Qatar, will play in Group D with Nigeria, Ukraine and USA.