Honestly, for the World Cup, a "good fight against strong teams" is better than just results

What would actually change if Korea got a lucky draw and beat Panama and Denmark in the tournament to reach the quarterfinals? It would only be a point of pride against Japan; the rest of the world wouldn't even remember it.
Just as Morocco became memorable by taking down Spain and Portugal and fighting hard against France,
Unless it's "Again Semifinals," I think fighting well against top-tier teams would do more to enhance our national prestige.