Lee Dong-gyeong's Wife: Month-Long Mexico Stay

Lee Hee-young, the wife of Korean national football player Lee Dong-kyung, stayed in Mexico for a month to cheer on her husband. She posted several photos on her social media with the caption, "A passionate month in Mexico."

In the photos, Lee Hee-young was seen visiting the stadium wearing a red South Korean national team uniform. With Taegeukgi (Korean flag) stickers on her cheeks and a bright smile, she appeared to be fully enjoying the intense atmosphere of the stadium. Amidst the packed crowd, she expressed her support for the Korean team.

Lee Hee-young shared her thoughts, saying, "Precious moments holding hands tightly with both mothers and cheering together in the stadium's heated atmosphere." She added, "It seems like it will remain in my heart for a long time as an unforgettable, precious memory." She also expressed her gratitude to her family for being there with her.

Although Lee Dong-kyung was included in the national team roster for this tournament, he did not get a chance to play, finishing the competition with 0 minutes of playing time. The South Korean national football team also concluded their campaign after failing to advance to the Round of 16. While Lee Hee-young couldn't see her husband on the field for long, she showed her support by cheering until the end from Mexico.

The South Korean national football team's journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North, Central America, and the Caribbean concluded with a record of 1 win and 2 losses (3 points). Despite the worst performance, a total of 2.08 billion won, or 80 million won per person, is scheduled to be awarded as prize money to the 26 national team players. This amount includes the base allowance of 50 million won for being included in the final roster, plus a 30 million won victory bonus for the match against the Czech Republic.