President Lee Praises South Korea's Comeback Win Against Czech Republic in World Cup Opener

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President Lee Jae-myung converses with President Sergio Mattarella and Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong during a state dinner at the Presidential Palace in Rome on June 11, local time. [Photo=Yonhap News]

Lee Jae-myung, the President of South Korea, expressed his joy on June 12 over the national football team's victory against the Czech Republic in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA North and Central America World Cup. He stated, "Having made a strong start, I hope the team continues to showcase their confidence and unique fighting spirit in the remaining matches."
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), President Lee remarked, "The national football team achieved a valuable victory against the Czech Republic."
He praised the players for maintaining their focus and turning the game around despite the challenging conditions at an altitude of over 1,500 meters, saying, "The moment the comeback goal was scored, the entire nation rejoiced together as one."
The President extended his warm applause to the proud Taeguk Warriors, along with the coaching staff, adding, "All of our citizens are supporters of the players. We will cheer them on with a united spirit."
Meanwhile, the South Korean national football team secured a 2-1 comeback victory against the Czech Republic in their first group stage match of the World Cup held at the Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico.

* This article has been translated by AI.