In the first match of the group stage of the 2026 Asian Games men's football tournament, South Korea U23 defeated Qatar U23 4-1, with Swansea City striker Um Ji-sung scoring a hat-trick.

Um Ji-sung is one of three over-age players in the South Korea U23 squad. The 24-year-old is valued at €1.8 million and has contributed 2 goals and 2 assists in the league this season. He also represented South Korea at the World Cup in North America, making two substitute appearances.

Another over-age player in the South Korea U23 squad is 24-year-old Celtic striker Yang Hyun-jun, valued at €5 million. He provided one assist in this match and also made one appearance at the World Cup in North America. Captain Lee Ki-hyuk is the third over-age player. The 26-year-old started all three matches as a center-back for South Korea at the World Cup in North America.

South Korea has called up nine Europe-based players for the Asian Games, with a starting lineup valued at a total of €15.32 million, aiming for a fourth consecutive gold medal in men's football at the Asian Games.

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