On November 21, 2026, a highly anticipated key battle in the Asian zone of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada World Cup qualifying tournament is about to get underway in Shenzhen, where the South Korean Lions take on the Chinese majors.
Looking back at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Lee Gang-in was like a bright star that lit up the sky of Korean soccer.
He shone again in a warm-up match on the night of October 15, when Korea had a direct free kick opportunity in the 30th minute. Lee Gang-in's eyes were like a torch, aiming at the goal, his heart burning with the desire for victory. He took a deep breath, took a firm step, and a precise curved ball crossed the sky, penetrated the defense, and went straight to the net. The ball went into the net, and the crowd erupted in thunderous cheers as the Korean players flocked around Lee Gang-in, cheering for his wonderful goal.
However, for Li Gangren, the most crucial battle is coming up.
On November 21st, South Korea will welcome China to Shenzhen for a qualifier against China. This is not only a crucial qualifier, but also China's first home game in the 2026 World Cup qualifying tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada. The Chinese soccer community has high hopes for this match and is eager to make a statement at home.
As race day approached, Li Gangren was ready to go. He is eagerly looking forward to the match that will etch his name on the Chinese soil. He firmly believes that as long as the whole team works together, the Korean men's soccer team will come out on top in this match and make a good start for the World Cup qualifiers.
From the fear of Korea to the fear of Japan, and then to Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, as well as West Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia fear, it seems that every soccer power can inspire a "fear" complex. But what can be done? The only way to turn a sad death into a triumphant song is to speak with strength on the field.
In the warm-up match between the national football team and Asian powerhouse Vietnam, Wu Lei scored a crucial goal to lock the game, proving once again that he is a killer in critical moments.
