(World Cup) Injured defender recovering quickly, available in group stage (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's injured defender Kim Tae-hyeon is expected to return for the group stage match against Mexico after his ankle injury was found to be less severe than initially feared, while another midfielder is recovering from a more serious injury.

• South Korea's defender Kim Tae-hyeon is recovering from an ankle injury and may return for the group stage match against Mexico
• Kim's injury was initially feared to be serious but was later determined to be an average sprain
• Midfielder Bae Jun-ho is recovering from a more severe ankle injury sustained in a friendly match
• South Korea will face Mexico in their second Group A match on Thursday after defeating Czechia in their opening game