Although the first part of the group stage has already ended, the 2026 World Cup has left several moments and characters that will remain in the memory of fans.
One of them corresponds to the South Korean team, which played one of the first spectacular matches by beating the Czech Republic 2-1 and which Today he has a new commitment against Mexico, within Group A.
However, the selection has not only been relevant for its sporting performance, but also by one of its figures: Cho Gue-sung.
The South Korean center forward recently attracted attention when, getting off the bus before the match against the Czech Republic, He was seen with something typical of South American culture: he had a thermos and a mate in his hand.
Cho Gue-sung was even observed with his mate while He signed autographs for his fans.
This quickly went viral on social media, and many wondered why the South Korean adopted that custom, common among players from national teams like Argentina and Uruguay.
One of the theories points to the present of the forward, who He plays for FC Midtjylland, Denmark.where he shares a team with the Uruguayan Emiliano Martínez.
Many fans claim that this closeness between both players would have aroused the South Korean’s fascination. by South American culture and the consumption of mate.
The popularity of the South Korean striker is not limited to this edition of the World Cup. In 2022 he also became a trend after scoring two goals against Ghana, becoming the first South Korean footballer in scoring two headed goals in the same game.
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