Korea Republic returned to the World Cup in 2014, looking to improve on their 2010 knockout-round exit. Under Myung-bo Hong, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |
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3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 1 |
Korea Republic's campaign never truly ignited, and a group stage exit brought an early end to their World Cup hopes.
Korea Republic endured a difficult group stage, unable to advance despite moments of resistance. Their campaign featured a 1-1 draw with Russia, a 2-4 defeat against Algeria, and a narrow 0-1 loss to Belgium. Korea Republic's tournament ended at the the opening round, a campaign that never truly got going.
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Winless throughout conceded 6 in 3 matches.
Keun-ho Lee led Korea Republic's attack with 1 goal at the 2014 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Son and Koo, all with 1.
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2.0per match
No red cards despite the yellow count.
The tactical mind behind Korea Republic's 2014 campaign. Winless under Hong leading Korea Republic at his first World Cup.
Under Myung-bo Hong's leadership, Korea Republic employed a dynamic and aggressive playing style that often took its toll on opponents. However, they struggled to create consistent scoring opportunities against the more experienced teams in their group.
