[theqoo] THE REASON PEOPLE OVERSEAS ARE SERIOUSLY SAYING KOREA DIDN’T CARE ABOUT WINNING OR LOSING AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA

June 25, 2026

Not only was Son Heungmin absent from the starting lineup, with the team fielding a very unconventional lineup,

but if Korea advances as 2nd in the group, their next match is on June 29

On the other hand, if they advance through the 3rd-place qualification scenario, their next match would be on July 2.

That means they would get a much longer rest period.

On top of that, their likely opponent, Egypt, still has to play their final group-stage match on June 27,

so Korea could end up having significantly more recovery time…

Because of this, the overseas reaction is basically:

(You’re believing this right now?)

???: Korea genuinely lost to South Africa because they were weaker

Overseas fans: ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ no way, you don’t know football at allㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

???: After carefully calculating all possible scenarios, Korea intentionally held back against South Africa.

Regardless of the result, reaching the Round of 32 was still highly likely, and they planned to show their strongest form there.

Either way, Korea’’s probability of reaching the Round of 32 was 91%!!! (Source: Opta statistics)

There was no reason to go all-in against South Africa.

If they win or draw, they comfortably advance.

Even if they lose, they get extra time to regroup before the Round of 32…

Overseas fans: Are you insane?;; Taking a gamble with that 9% risk? That’s bold as hell. As expected!!

That’s basically the narrative…

1. How bad must things be for people to react like this, F*ck..

2. Do you want us to show the power of 9%??? Huh????

3. We’re not that shady unfortunately

4. They are saying this because they haven’t seen us play..

5. ㅠㅠㅠ

6. Let’s not be too hard on them for missing home…

7. As if

8. ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ I’ll just smile

9. They’re not trying to be sarcastic, right?

10. Come to think of it, even I don’t get it…