World Cup 26: Scenes from first World Cup

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by Kim Dong-young Posted : June 12, 2026, 12:32Updated : June 12, 2026, 12:48

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Crowd gathered at Gwanghwamun Square cheer the Korean team performing at the World Cup 26 AJP Yoo Na-hyun — Crowd gathered at Gwanghwamun Square cheer the Korean team performing at the World Cup 26, June 12, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

Crowd gathered at Gwanghwamun Square cheer the Korean team performing at the World Cup 26, June 12, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

Crowd gathered at Gwanghwamun Square cheer the Korean team performing at the World Cup 26, June 12, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

Crowd gathered at Gwanghwamun Square cheer the Korean team performing at the World Cup 26, June 12, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

SEOUL, June 12 (AJP) -South Koreans were united at lunchtime Friday, erupting in cheers, gasps and sighs of relief as they gathered at Gwanghwamun Square, offices, restaurants and homes nationwide to watch the national team's opening match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.