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South Korea and World Cup Co-host Canada will both be aiming to lift the title for the first time when they participate in the 2026 Final. It's not going to be an easy road as they aim to advance out of Group A and B.
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00:01The dangerous South Koreans are in Group A alongside CONCACAF powerhouse, Mexico, South Africa and the Czech Republic.
00:09They are coming into the final at 60th in the FIFA rankings.
00:12It's been an easy road to the final 48 after an undefeated third round qualifying campaign.
00:18They secured their spot by finishing in the top two of AFC Group B.
00:23They defeated Iraq 2-0 to seal their position.
00:25Trinidad and Tobago and El Salvador will give them a tune-up ahead of the tournament in Utah as they
00:31prepare for high-altitude matches in Mexico.
00:34It's their 11th consecutive FIFA World Cup, 12th overall.
00:38They placed the historic fourth at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and will be hoping to go a step further.
00:46They are led by Los Angeles forward Son Hyeong-min.
00:49Over in Group B co-hosts, Canada will line up against Qatar, Switzerland and South Africa.
00:55The Canadians have qualified for the FIFA World Cup on two previous occasions, 1986 and 2022.
01:03They are yet to advance out of the group stage.
01:05Coming into the tournament, Canada secured a two-all draw against Iceland on March 28th and a goalless draw with
01:12Tunisia.
01:12They are expected to play send-off matches in early June against Uzbekistan and Ireland.
01:18The 30th ranked Canadians will form their strike force around the stars like Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich and Jonathan
01:26David of Lille, provided both men are cleared fit.
01:29Canada will play its first World Cup group game on June 12th in Toronto.
01:34Canada will play with us at the same time.
01:34Canada will play with us at the same time.
01:35Canada will play with us at the same time.
01:36Canada will play with us at the same time.
01:37Canada will play with us at the same time.
01:39Canada will play with us at the same time.
01:40Canada will play with us at the same time.
01:40Canada will play with us at the same time.
01:40Canada will play with us at the same time.
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