Korea coach implores players to hold heads high after loss to Mexico (opens original article in a new tab)

Korea lost 1-0 to Mexico in a World Cup match, with coach Hong Myung-bo urging players to focus on their next game against South Africa despite the defeat.

• Korea lost 1-0 to Mexico in a World Cup match due to an own goal by goalkeeper Kim Seung-gyu
• Coach Hong Myung-bo praised players' effort and urged focus on the next group stage match against South Africa
• South Africa will be missing key players Mokoena and Zwane due to suspensions for their upcoming match against Korea