Kang-In Lee set for World Cup qualifiers

After their match against Lille on Sunday evening, PSG will see several of their players head off for international duty. One of them is Kang-In Lee, who will join the South Korean national team.

As the 2024-2025 season kicked off in early August, it is already set to pause for the first international break of the campaign. This break will involve more than a dozen players from PSG, who will represent their countries across the globe. Among them is Kang-In Lee, who has scored twice already this season. He won’t be at PSG’s training ground for the next fifteen days as he’s been called up for international duty.

Kang-In Lee set for World Cup qualifiers

Indeed, PSG’s number 19 has been summoned by South Korea’s head coach, Hong Myung-bo, for the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. South Korea is scheduled to face Palestine on September 5th at 1:00 PM (French time) before taking on Oman on September 10th at 4:00 PM (French time).

This call-up highlights the significant role Kang-In Lee plays for his national team, which is currently vying for a spot in the next World Cup. The South Korean squad will rely heavily on his creativity and goal-scoring ability during these crucial qualifying matches.

For PSG, the international break represents a mixed blessing—while it’s an honor to have so many players represent their countries, it also means key members of the squad will be missing from training, potentially impacting the team’s rhythm when club matches resume.

Kang-In Lee's return to PSG will be eagerly awaited, as he has quickly become a fan favorite and a crucial player in Luis Enrique’s tactical setup. As PSG prepares for a challenging season ahead, the international form of players like Lee could be a key factor in maintaining their domestic and European ambitions.