World Cup boost for Celtic stand-out as Yang earns South Korean call-up | OneFootball

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun has been recalled to the South Korea national team after a nine-month absence, boosting his hopes of securing a place in the country’s World Cup squad…

The 23-year-old has caught the attention of national team boss Hong Myung-bo following a string of impressive performances for Celtic.

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Yang’s recent form was highlighted at the weekend when he scored twice in the Hoops’ 3-1 victory over Motherwell, taking his tally for the season to eight goals.

Yang last appeared for South Korea in a World Cup qualifying match in June, when he came off the bench during a 4-0 win over Kuwait to earn the sixth cap of his international career.

Now back in the national setup, he has the opportunity to strengthen his case for a World Cup berth after being included in the squad for upcoming friendlies.

South Korea will face Ivory Coast in Milton Keynes before travelling to Vienna to take on Austria later this month.

Korean boss Hong said via The National: “Yang Hyun-jun has shown good form as a wing-back and recently he has also been playing as a winger and is showing even better form than before with Celtic.

“I am delighted about the competition for the right side of the national team. I do not view this roster as the finalised list ahead of the World Cup. I want to take the players with the best competitiveness, skill, and condition around May.”

“Even then, anyone could join the national team, and we must also take into account issues such as injuries.”

Hyunjan Yang of Celtic applauds the crowd as has is substituted. Celtic v Falkirk, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 01 February 2026. Photo Mark Runnacles IMAGO / Shutterstock

South Korea are set to play all three of their group-stage fixtures in Mexico during the Finals. Their opponents will include tournament hosts Mexico, South Africa, and the team that emerges victorious from the UEFA play-off featuring the Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland, Denmark, and North Macedonia.

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