Son Heung Min to Lead Squad Korea's Squad for His Fourth World Cup

Nigerianeye | 16-05-2026 10:17pm |

Son Heung-min has been named captain of South Korea's national football team for the upcoming World Cup, marking his fourth appearance in the tournament. At 34 years old, he currently plays for Los Angeles FC after leaving Tottenham Hotspur last year. The squad includes notable players such as Lee Kang-in from Paris Saint-Germain, Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich, and Hwang Hee-chan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. South Korea has been placed in Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, the Czech Republic, and South Africa, with their first match scheduled against the Czech Republic on June 11 in Mexico.

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