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Asian Games Soccer Team Stranded by Bus Blunder
17 Sep
Summary
- Defending champions missed training due to a no-show bus.
- Team was previously taken to a baseball ground by error.
- Other teams also experiencing similar transport problems.
South Korea, the reigning Asian Games men's soccer champions, faced significant transportation disruptions during their participation. On Wednesday, September 17, 2026, the team was late for a recovery training session in Nagoya because their scheduled bus failed to arrive at the hotel. Officials had to quickly arrange an alternative vehicle, resulting in a 20-minute delay.
This latest incident occurred just a day after the team was mistakenly taken to a baseball ground instead of the Mizuho Rugby Stadium for their Group D opener against Qatar. They eventually reached the correct venue 30 minutes past their scheduled arrival time. A Korea Football Association official confirmed these transport issues are not isolated to South Korea, stating that several teams are encountering similar problems with vehicle scheduling and operations throughout the tournament.
The South Korean team is scheduled to play their final group game against Saudi Arabia on September 22, 2026.
