10-0 Sweep! PSG’s Lee Kang-in Shares Exciting News for Korean Football

Korean football fans have reason to celebrate as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder Lee Kang-in brings home exciting news.

Lee’s club, PSG, dominated Brest with a commanding victory, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) Round of 16. This marks a historic moment for Korean football, as Lee joins Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) and Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord) in advancing to the prestigious tournament’s knockout stage. This is the first time that three Korean players will compete in the Champions League Round of 16, a testament to the nation’s growing influence on the world stage.

On February 20 (KST), PSG crushed Brest 7-0 at home in the second leg of the Champions League playoff round, following up on their 3-0 win in the first leg. With a staggering 10-0 aggregate score, PSG easily secured their spot in the next round. The French powerhouse has now reached the Champions League Round of 16 for 13 consecutive years and will face either Liverpool (England) or FC Barcelona (Spain) in a two-legged matchup next month, with the opponent determined by a draw.

Lee Kang-in’s Role in PSG’s Victory

Lee started the match on the bench but was subbed in for Fabian Ruiz in the 60th minute, with PSG already leading 3-0. While he didn’t register a goal or assist, he played a crucial role in the team’s fifth goal, delivering a pinpoint pass to Achraf Hakimi, who then set up Nuno Mendes for a clinical finish. Lee’s sharp vision and passing ability contributed to PSG’s overwhelming attacking display, where seven different players found the net in a stunning offensive performance.

With PSG’s emphatic victory, Lee Kang-in now shifts focus to the Korean national team, where he is expected to join in top form for the upcoming March World Cup qualifiers.

Road to the 2026 North American World Cup

Next month, Korea’s national team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, resumes its Asian qualifiers for the 2026 North American World Cup. The tournament’s third qualifying round is effectively a final-stage battle, with only the top two teams in each group securing automatic spots in the World Cup.

Korea dominated last year’s qualifiers, finishing first in their group with a 4-2-0 record. Now, they face two crucial home matches:

March 20 vs. Oman

March 25 vs. Jordan

A double home victory would guarantee Korea’s early qualification for the World Cup, marking another milestone in the nation’s football history.