It is known that Coach Park Hang-seo was present in Basra City (Iraq), where the important match between the Korean team and Iraq in the third qualifying round of the 2026 World Cup in Asia took place on June 5. Under pressure from a large number of home fans, the Korean team still played bravely to win 2-0, thereby maintaining the top position in Group B and officially winning a ticket to the 2026 World Cup finals.
Coach Park Hang-seo: "I am very honored..."
Witnessing the meaningful victory of the Korean team, coach Park Hang-seo shared: "As the head of the delegation in charge of the Korean team participating in the 2026 World Cup, I accompanied the team on the away trip to Iraq. I feel honored to contribute to serving the team, and am very happy that we won, thereby officially qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. I sincerely thank everyone for their support."
Coach Park Hang-seo celebrates with striker Son Heung-min
PHOTO: FBNV
Along with his emotional status, Mr. Park also shared photos of himself with the star players of the Korean national team. Standing in the same frame with striker Son Heung-min (now playing for Tottenham) and Lee Kang-in (currently playing for PSG), the former head coach of the Vietnamese national team smiled brightly.
Coach Park Hang-seo was appointed as Vice President of the Korea Football Association (KFA) from April 2025. The former captain of the Vietnamese national team is tasked with supporting the orientation and development of the Korean football system. Meanwhile, former head coach of the Indonesian national team Shin Tae-yong also holds the position of Vice President of the KFA.
Coach Park Hang-seo in Iraq, taking pictures with player Lee Kang-in
PHOTO: FBNV
In Vietnam, Coach Park Hang-seo is currently an advisor for Bac Ninh Club, a team playing in the second division. After leaving the Vietnam national team in early 2023, Mr. Park will only serve as an advisor, while also running an international football academy named after himself in Hanoi .
During his 5 years working in Vietnam, Coach Park Hang-seo has achieved great success with the 2018 AFF Cup championship, a ticket to the quarter-finals of the 2019 Asian Cup and the 3rd qualifying round of the 2022 World Cup with the Vietnam team, bringing the U.23 Vietnam team to the final of the 2018 U.23 Asian Cup, winning 2 gold medals at the 2019 and 2022 SEA Games, helping the Vietnam Olympic team reach the semi-finals of the 18th ASIAD.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/son-heung-min-va-lee-kang-in-chup-anh-selfie-cung-hlv-park-hang-seo-boi-ly-do-cuc-ky-dac-biet-185250606185856068.htm
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