At this World Cup, Bayern Munich had 17 players competing, and only Kim Min-jae's team was eliminated in the group stage.

Korean media cited a British report from the 28th: "Except for Kim Min-jae, all Bayern players have advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup." While his club teammates progressed to the knockout rounds with their respective national teams, Kim Min-jae became the only Bayern player to be eliminated in the group stage. In other words, Kim Min-jae is the first Bayern international at this World Cup preparing for the 2026-27 season.

Most of these players helped their respective national teams reach the round of 16. Germany achieved 2 wins and 1 loss, accumulating 6 points, and advanced as winners of Group E; tied with Ivory Coast on points, Germany had a superior goal difference and will face Paraguay in the round of 16. Kane also performed solidly, scoring 3 goals in 3 group stage matches, leading England to qualify as winners of Group G. From France, Upamecano and Olise also contributed. Upamecano played nearly all 3 group stage matches, anchoring the defense, while Olise came off the bench and provided 3 assists, helping France win all three matches.

Japanese player Hiroki Ito also played all 3 group stage matches. Japan finished second in Group F with 1 win and 2 draws and will face Brazil in the round of 16. As Bayern's other internationals successively advanced to the knockout stage, Kim Min-jae's tournament ended in the group stage.

South Korea, managed by Hong Myung-bo, recorded 1 win and 2 losses in Group A, finishing third in the group. South Korea started well, defeating the Czech Republic 2-1 in a comeback victory in their opening match, raising hopes of advancing to the round of 16. However, in their second match against host Mexico, South Korea lost 0-1, unable to maintain momentum.

In the final group match against South Africa, South Korea only needed a draw to advance to the round of 16 as runners-up in their group. However, South Korea lost 0-1 again in a lackluster match, missing the chance to qualify directly. Subsequently, South Korea could only hope to be among the eight best third-place teams. However, results from other group matches continued to be unfavorable, and South Korea was ultimately eliminated early.

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