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Two of the seven teams in the competition organised by Australia's Korean Football Association

Two of the seven teams in the competition organised by Australia's Korean Football Association Source: SBS

Since reaching the semi-finals of the tournament on home soil in 2002, the Taeguk Warriors have failed to progress past the Round of 16, but fans believe a new star will lead them to glory in Russia.


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By Adrian Arciuli

Source: SBS


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Since reaching the semi-finals of the tournament on home soil in 2002, the Taeguk Warriors have failed to progress past the Round of 16, but fans believe a new star will lead them to glory in Russia.



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