S. Korean defender Kim Tae-hyeon sidelined with ankle injury

South Korean defender Kim Tae-hyeon hit the sidelines with an ankle injury Wednesday, the day before the country's first Group A match of the FIFA World Cup.

A national team official told reporters Kim hurt his ankle during a training session Tuesday at Chivas Verde Valle in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, and may miss the group stage.

South Korea will begin their tournament against Czechia on Thursday at Estadio Guadalajara.

Their next match will be at the same venue against Mexico on June 18, and t ...