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South Korea Edges El Salvador 1-0 in Final World Cup Tuneup

The match served as a final personnel test to shape set-piece decisions in Guadalajara.

Lee Tae-seok of South Korea (L) takes a shot against El Salvador during the teams' friendly football match at BYU South Field in Provo, Utah, on June 3, 2026. (Yonhap)
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo (C) speaks with his players during a hydration break of a friendly football match against El Salvador at BYU South Field in Provo, Utah, on June 3, 2026. (Yonhap)
Lee Kang-in of South Korea (L) dribbles the ball against El Salvador during the teams' friendly football match at BYU South Field in Provo, Utah, on June 3, 2026. (Yonhap)
Hwang Hee-chan of South Korea (L) tries to move past Mauricio Cerritos of El Salvador during the teams' friendly football match at BYU South Field in Provo, Utah, on June 3, 2026. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • South Korea beat El Salvador 1-0 on Wednesday, June 3, at BYU South Field in Provo, Utah, with Lee Dong-gyeong curling a free kick into the top corner in the 57th minute.
  • Head coach Hong Myung-bo heavily rotated his side, making eight changes to the starting XI and using eight second-half substitutions to evaluate depth and conceal tactical details.
  • The Taegeuk Warriors dominated possession (roughly 71-29) and outshot El Salvador but created few clear chances, highlighting finishing and forward-connection issues to address before the tournament.
  • Lee Dong-gyeong, the 2025 K League 1 MVP, scored his fourth international goal on the set piece and boosted his case for minutes at the World Cup.
  • South Korea wrapped up its Utah altitude camp and will relocate to a base in Guadalajara to finalize preparations ahead of its Group A opener against Czechia on June 11 local time.