[Sports Today reporter Kang Tae-gu] FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated South Korea’s women’s national team on securing qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
In a letter sent on the 17th (Korean time) to Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu, Infantino wrote, "On behalf of the entire football family, I congratulate Korea on qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the fifth consecutive time."
The message, sent alongside FIFA Secretary‑General Matias Grafström, called the achievement "a testament to the team’s collective effort and unwavering determination." Infantino extended his heartfelt congratulations to the players, the coaching staff (including the head coach), the support staff, and Korea’s passionate football fans.
He closed by wishing the South Korean team the best for the remainder of their 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign and saying he looks forward to seeing them at next year’s World Cup finals.
Meanwhile, Shin Sang-woo’s squad is preparing to face Japan in the Asian Cup semifinals in Australia. The semifinal at Stadium Australia in Sydney kicks off at 6 p.m. on the 18th and will be broadcast live on Coupang Play and SBS Sports.
[Sports Today reporter Kang Tae-gu sports@stoo.com]
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In a letter sent on the 17th (Korean time) to Korea Football Association President Chung Mong-gyu, Infantino wrote, "On behalf of the entire football family, I congratulate Korea on qualifying for the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the fifth consecutive time."
The message, sent alongside FIFA Secretary‑General Matias Grafström, called the achievement "a testament to the team’s collective effort and unwavering determination." Infantino extended his heartfelt congratulations to the players, the coaching staff (including the head coach), the support staff, and Korea’s passionate football fans.
He closed by wishing the South Korean team the best for the remainder of their 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign and saying he looks forward to seeing them at next year’s World Cup finals.
Meanwhile, Shin Sang-woo’s squad is preparing to face Japan in the Asian Cup semifinals in Australia. The semifinal at Stadium Australia in Sydney kicks off at 6 p.m. on the 18th and will be broadcast live on Coupang Play and SBS Sports.
[Sports Today reporter Kang Tae-gu sports@stoo.com]
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