Senior coach João Aroso, who helped coach Hong Myung-bo by his side, said he was honored to join the Korean national soccer team.
“It is a great honor to be called by the KFA and Coach Hong Myung-bo,” Aroso said on his social media, posting a commemorative photo in front of the KFA emblem. “I will do my best as a coach for the Korean national soccer team. I am ready to help in every way.”
Portuguese media , which broke the news, introduced to Portuguese fans, “Aroso, the 51-year-old leader, coaches the training sessions of the Korean national soccer team and designs the team’s strategies. He also plays an important role in the selection process by evaluating the players.” 안전놀이터
Meanwhile, the Korean national soccer team led by Hong plans to make its debut through a match against Palestine in the first round of Group B, the final Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA U.S.-North Korea World Cup, scheduled at 8 p.m. on Sept. 5 at Seoul World Cup Stadium. Aroso, the head coach, will also make his fans’ debut through the match.