In-Beom Hwang
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Sep 20, 1996 (29)
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5'10"
154 lb
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2026 World Cup
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2026 World Cup
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Multiple crosses and tackles won
Hwang logged two crosses (one accurate) and two tackles won during the Korea Republic's 1-0 loss Wednesday against South Africa.
Analysis: During the 27th minute, Hwang's accurately crossed ball was pushed out for a corner. Up until stoppage time, he would not attempt another cross. For the 2026 World Cup, Hwang's latest tackles are his first and second, defensively supplementing four interceptions that he also logged. The highlights of his group-stage games were a goal and an assist, which Korea's struggling team has not added to since.
Form falls at Guadalajara
Hwang logged one shot (zero on goal) during South Korea's 1-0 loss Thursday at Mexico.
Analysis: South Korea's best player against the Czech Republic, Hwang did not replicate his impact level a week later. During the 57th minute, he attempted a long shot, but it was blocked. Having logged fewer than six G/A during both of the Eredivisie's 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons, Hwang not doing much offensively indicates what is commonly expected from the all-around midfielder. This is worth noting as Korea's team prepares for its next game, which may be an elimination matchup Wednesday against South Africa, with him leading the Koreans in G/A, two total. Perhaps playing a weaker side will bring out more of an offensive-minded Hwang, though him not doing so would be unsurprising.
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