In-beom Hwang

In-Beom (ankle) is expected to be back for the World Cup opener, the player told Korea JoongAng Daily. "I can jump into training with the rest of the squad right away. There's no need for concern. I can feel that my movements have been getting smoother with each passing week. But I still have to get my match sharpness back, and it's something that I have to do by playing. Fortunately, we have a couple of matches before the tournament."

Analysis: In-Beom has dealt with injuries for most of the year but is nearing full fitness as the World Cup draws closer, as the midfielder has joined his national team for their training camp. That said, he is expected to start fully training ahead of their friendlies, set to possibly feature against Trinidad and Tobago on May 30 or El Salvador on June 3 if he is fit enough. Either way, it appears fitness is finally on his side, a huge return for the team as he is likely set to start, barring any more injuries.

May 19, 2026

Set to join team Sunday

In-beom (ankle) is still in South Korea working on recovery but is expected to join his national team Sunday, according to Steve Han of Sky Sports.

Analysis: In-beom has been questionable in the build-up to the World Cup due to an ankle injury and has been left in Korea for the time being because of the injury. However, things are finally turning up, as the midfielder is now set to join his national team Sunday at their training camp in Salt Lake City. This should leave him with enough time to continue recovery into the World Cup, leaving him a solid chance to be ready for the opener.

In-beom Hwang

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