Lee Kang-in Just Ran The Game — Heres Exactly How Wes Streeting [RzsfrToKnja]

Lee Kang-in's performance in South Korea vs Czech Republic at the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Group A, June 11) was statistically perfect 100% pass completion INCLUDING every long ball, three chances created, and the assist that turned the game. Here's what every attacking midfielder can copy.

You've been told you have to choose: be the safe player who keeps the ball, or the creative player who loses it trying things. Lee Kang-in just broke that deal 37/37 passes, 2/2 long balls, 3/3 clipped passes, 3 chances created, 1 assist, maryland bus driver lottery winner 10/14 duels won.

In this video you'll learn:

- Why Lee played OUTSIDE the pocket and how that one positioning choice bought him the space and time everyone else was fighting bbc radio 4 for

- How receiving while facing forward meant every decision was already made before the ball arrived

- Why space + time + body shape not bravery is what makes "risky" passes safe

The lesson: risk isn't about the pass you attempt. It's about the decision behind it.

CHAPTERS

0:00 The first masterclass of the World Cup

Moment 1 It can look Safe

Moment 3 Still know how to play inside the pocket

South Korea v Czechia, South Korea v Mexico, South Korea v South Africa

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