(World Cup) Lackluster S. Koreans show little urgency in loss to South Africa (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea lost 1-0 to South Africa in their final Group A match at the FIFA World Cup, finishing third with three points and needing to wait for potential advancement as one of the best third-place teams.

• South Korea lost 1-0 to South Africa in their Group A match at the FIFA World Cup
• South Korea finished third in Group A with three points and must wait to see if they advance as one of the best third-place teams
• South Korea's coach omitted star player Son Heung-min from the starting lineup, and the team displayed a lack of urgency and poor performance