In a recently concluded FIFA World Cup Group A match, the South Korean team came from behind after conceding the first goal to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1, securing a strong start to the tournament.
According to statistics, this is the fourth time in their history that the South Korean team has completed a comeback in the FIFA World Cup, an achievement that has earned them the title of "Asian Comeback King" in the FIFA World Cup.
Asian teams' FIFA World Cup comeback victories
1. South Korea: 4 times (2002 vs Italy, 2006 vs Togo, 2022 vs Portugal, 2026 vs Czech Republic)
2. Saudi Arabia: 2 times (2018 vs Egypt, 2022 vs Argentina)
2. Japan: 2 times (2022 vs Germany, 2022 vs Spain)