The South Korean men's national football team will challenge for its fourth consecutive title at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. The team will begin its quest for the gold medal with its first match against Qatar on September 15, and the game can be watched via KBS broadcast.

[Qatar Match Opens the Campaign... Quarterfinal Berth at Stake in Second Match Against Saudi Arabia]

The national football team will play its first match against Qatar on September 15. It will then face Saudi Arabia in its second match on September 22, which will determine whether the team advances to the quarterfinals.

[Commentator Lee Young-pyo and Caster Nam Hyun-jong to Handle KBS Football Broadcast]

KBS has assigned commentator Lee Young-pyo and caster Nam Hyun-jong to its Asian Games football coverage. The two previously worked together at major sporting events including the Hangzhou Asian Games and the North and Central American World Cup. For this tournament as well, they are expected to draw viewers' attention with vivid commentary delivered live on site.

Under the slogan 'Moments of Unity Once Again, the Asian Games Also on KBS,' KBS will broadcast the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games for 16 days from September 19 to October 4.

[Commentator Lee Young-pyo: 'Pressure Can Become a Good Condition for Motivation']

Commentator Lee Young-pyo said of the national team, 'There will naturally be a sense of burden, but if they use that pressure well, it can become a good condition for motivation,' asking the players to approach the games with a positive attitude. He added, 'Looking at the squad composition, I believe they have built the best possible lineup. I hope the players will perform at 100% of their ability.'

[How to Watch the Qatar Match]

The match against Qatar will be broadcast on KBS 2TV from 6:35 p.m. on September 15, with commentary by Lee Young-pyo and casting by Nam Hyun-jong.