There were high hopes that Korea Republic - who made the semi-finals of the 2002 edition which they co-hosted with Japan - would enjoy an extended run in North America but it was not to be.
Drawn in Group A with Mexico, Czech Republic and South Africa, the Taeguek Warriors kicked off their campaign in style. .....
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