‘에이스’ 이강인도 사과 “보답 못해 죄송” [뉴스플레이리스트] / 채널A

South Korean national team midfielder Lee Kang-in has also apologized regarding the team's elimination from the Round of 32 at the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup. On the 3rd, Lee Kang-in stated via social media, “This World Cup was a tournament that allowed me to reflect deeply on many things as a player,” adding, “I thank all the fans who supported the national team. I also feel deeply sorry that we could not repay your expectations with a satisfactory result.” Lee Kang-in, who participated in his second World Cup following the 2022 tournament in Qatar, was the only player from the eliminated team to be named to the Group Stage Best XI selected by the Spanish newspaper Marca. He continued, “Over the past four years, there has been hard work and dedication from many people, including my teammates, coaching staff, support staff, and medical team,” and added, “I am also disappointed that we could not show results commensurate with that time.” He further stated, “I believe that when results are poor, the first thing one should feel is responsibility rather than disappointment,” adding, “I, too, could have shown a better performance and should have done my part better.” Copyright Ⓒ Channel A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use for AI learning are prohibited.