Jens Castrop of the Korean national football team, currently competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, takes part in a training session at Chivas Valle Verde in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, June 8. Yonhap
The continued absence of Jens Castrop is becoming increasingly difficult to understand for many fans and critics.
Korea fell 0-1 to Mexico in their second Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Thursday.
The Taeguk Warriors controlled possession early and attempted to dictate the tempo. Son Heung-min, Lee Jae-sung and Lee Kang-in rotated in fluid attacks, while Hong Myung-bo's three-man defense relied on advancing wing-backs to create width.
On the left, Seol Young-woo frequently pushed forward, while Kim Moon-hwan did the same on the right. However, despite tactical intent, Korea generated little real danger from wide areas. The team struggled to unsettle Mexico's defense and the few promising attacking runs were halted by offside calls.
