FIFA Pushes Forward with Novel Human Rights Plan for World Cup Matches, Yet Activists Remain Unconvinced
In a historic moment for Korean football, Lee Kang-in scored the first goal by a Korean player in a FIFA Club World Cup match. The goal came during the tournament held in 2025, where Lee represented Paris Saint-Germain.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was a significant event in the footballing world. Chelsea emerged victorious, defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the final. This marked Chelsea's second FIFA Club World Cup title and their first under the expanded format. The tournament featured intense matches, such as Flamengo's comeback win over Chelsea in the group stage, Benfica's dominant 6-0 victory over Auckland City, and Bayern Munich holding a strong position entering the knockout rounds.
However, Korean footballers did not have a notable presence in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The focus was primarily on clubs like Chelsea, PSG, Benfica, Flamengo, and Bayern Munich, with no specific reference to Korean players.
In other football news, Kim Min-jae, a defender for Korea, is injured and will not be participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations.
On a different note, Gwangju FC, a South Korean football club, had a registration ban lifted by FIFA. The ban was lifted after the club paid a solidarity fee, as reported at a press conference held during the FIFA Executive Football Summit in Istanbul on February 15, 2019. The details of the press conference were not disclosed, but it was covered by AFP and YONHAP. The identity of the president of the football's governing body was not revealed during the press conference.
As Korea aims to secure a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the focus remains on the recovery of players like Kim Min-jae and the continued development of emerging talents like Lee Kang-in.
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