Mayor Donghwan Lee Visits Soccer Team Training Ground to Encourage Ahead of Oman Match on 20th

Mayor Lee: “I hope you receive good energy from Goyang City and deliver your best performance”

On the 18th, Lee Dong-hwan, Mayor of Goyang City, visited Goyang Sports Complex to encourage the South Korean national football team players who were undergoing intensive training a day before the match against Oman.

Lee Dong-hwan, Mayor of Goyang Special City, is taking a commemorative photo with the South Korea national football team. Provided by Goyang Special City

This training was conducted ahead of the ‘2026 FIFA World Cup Asia Third Qualifier match between South Korea and Oman’ to be held on the 20th at Goyang Sports Complex.

Before the training began, Mayor Lee met with the team, exchanged greetings with the players and coaching staff, and conveyed the support messages of 1.08 million Goyang citizens to the players.

The mayor said, “It is very meaningful to hold the first A match of this year for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals on the victorious ground of Goyang City,” and added, “I hope the players can perform well in the best condition at the optimal stadium.”

He also expressed his support, saying, “Together with 1.08 million Goyang citizens, we cheer with one heart for the players to show the strength of Korean football in the match against Oman.”

Meanwhile, the city is making thorough preparations for the successful hosting of the match, including inspecting stadium facilities and managing traffic operations.

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