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South Korea, Japan Start EAFF E-1 Championship With Convincing Wins

Early victories have set up round-robin contests that will help coaches evaluate Asia-based talent for next year’s World Cup.

Lee Tae-seok of South Korea (R) makes a pass against China during the teams' first match of the East Asian Football Federation E-1 Football Championship at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on July 7, 2025. (Yonhap)
South Korea head coach Shin Sang-woo speaks at a press conference at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on July 8, 2025, before the start of the East Asian Football Federation E-1 Women's Football Championship. (Yonhap)
Jang Selgi of South Korea celebrates after scoring a goal against China during the teams' first match of the East Asian Football Federation E-1 Women's Football Championship at Suwon World Cup Stadium in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, on July 9, 2025. (Yonhap)
This image captured from the official X page of the East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) shows the final score of the match between Japan and Hong Kong at the EAFF E-1 Football Championship at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin Gyeonggi Province, on July 8, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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