Korea vs. Tunisia: No Hong Myung-bo & 2026 World Cup Prep

by liam.oconnor - Sports Editor

Here’s a summary of the Korea Daily article about the Korean national football team’s upcoming amiable matches:

Key Points:

* Austria Match Confirmed: Korea has confirmed a friendly match against Austria on April 1st in Vienna. Austria is ranked 24th in the FIFA rankings and is preparing for their World Cup qualifying match against Jordan.
* Tunisia Match Unlikely: Speculation about a match against Tunisia in June has been dashed due to Tunisia’s confirmed plans to play in Canada and Europe.
* Ivory Coast as Potential Opponent: Ivory Coast (ranked 37th) is a strong candidate for an additional friendly in March, potentially in London. They are also scheduled to play Scotland and France.
* Previous Match with Ivory Coast: Korea last played Ivory Coast in January 2010, winning 2-0.
* Seeking Additional Opponent: Korea is actively looking for another opponent to play in March, in addition to the Austria match.

In essence, the article details Korea’s efforts to schedule international friendlies as preparation for future competitions, highlighting the confirmed match against Austria and the strong possibility of a match against Ivory Coast.

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