President Yoon Seok-yeol posted a congratulatory message on advancing to the round of 16 on social media on the 3rd. Facebook capture of President Yoon
On the 3rd, President Yoon Seok-yeol sent a message of congratulations and encouragement to the Korean national soccer team for making it to the World Cup round of 16 after a dramatic victory over Portugal in 12 years.
President Yoon said in a congratulatory message posted on the social network service (SNS) early that day, “The challenge begins again. I congratulate the Korean national soccer team on advancing to the round of 16.”
President Yoon continued, “Players, coaches and coaches, you have greatly moved the people with your fighting spirit and passion.”
It also contains a message of encouragement for the upcoming World Cup stage. President Yoon said, “Unleash your potential to the fullest. Enjoy the game,” he said. “We look forward to showing the world the potential of Korean football beyond winning and losing as it has been so far. I will cheer for you too. Fighting,” he wrote.
The soccer team led by coach Paulo Bento won 2-1 in the last 3rd match of Group H of the 2022 Qatar World Cup group stage against Portugal held at the Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar this morning (Korean time).