Kim Min-jae Explains Injury Substitution After South Africa Loss

Kim Min-jae was substituted due to injury in South Korea's 0-1 loss to South Africa on June 25.

What happened?

The national football team led by head coach Hong Myung-bo lost to South Africa in the third match of Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kim Min-jae explained his injury substitution in a post-match interview.

Why it matters for Kim Min-jae

Kim Min-jae's injury could impact his performance in upcoming matches.

The match took place on June 25 and ended with a score of 0-1 in favor of South Africa.

What comes next?

South Korea will face their next opponent in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Kim Min-jae's post-match interview was reported by Lee Jung-chan and Pyun Gwang-hyun.

The interview was produced and edited by Nam Ju-hyeon from the Sports News Department.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is ongoing with various teams competing for the top spot.