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Son Heung-min

South Korea captain who plays for Los Angeles FC, expressing confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup despite a recent goal drought.

2026-05-282026-07-23

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "While Inter Miami CF and the LA Galaxy have reached a settlement for the Discovery Priority to sign Casemiro, the terms will be released upon conclusion of the tampering investigation." While other clubs have international marquee talent, like Los Angeles FC's Son Heung-min, sig

    Inter Miami signs Brazil veteran Casemiro but MLS probes deal
  3. June 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up.

    South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
  5. Citizen Digital

    And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up.

    South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
  6. The Standard

    And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up.

    South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history
  7. The Standard

    South Africa improved dramatically in their last game to draw with the Czechs after a pitiful performance in the tournament curtain raiser against Mexico, when they had two men sent off and lost 2-0.They need to beat Son Heung-min's South Korea, who themselves are targeting the k

    Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phase
  8. Citizen Digital

    South Korea skipper Son Heung-min had the first sniff at goal after 15 minutes, looping the ball over Rangel only for Edson Alvarez to prevent it going in with a bicycle kick on the line.

    Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout rounds
  9. The Standard

    His counterpart Hong Myung-bo made just one alteration, largely keeping faith with the team that fought back to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1.South Korea skipper Son Heung-min had the first sniff at goal after 15 minutes, looping the ball over Rangel only for Edson Alvarez to pre

    Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phase
  10. Citizen Digital

    The MLS "First XI" was chosen in a combined vote of players, fans and media and includes five players on World Cup rosters -- Messi, South Korean Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC, Americans Tim Ream of Charlotte and Sebastian Berhalter of Vancouver and South African Mbekezeli Mbok

    Messi among first 11 named to MLS All-Star squad
  11. Citizen Digital

    South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up By AFP June 04, 2026 10:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FILE: South Korea's forward Son Heung-min in action during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asia

    South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-up
  12. May 2026
  13. Citizen Digital

    g great' for World Cup despite goal drought By AFP May 28, 2026 08:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kuwait's defender #21 Hassan Hamdan Al-Enezi attempts to cut off South Korea's forward #07 Son Heung-min

    South Korea's Son 'feeling great' for World Cup despite goal drought

Yesterday

  1. Inter Miami signs Brazil midfielder Casemiro; MLS investigates tampering

    Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil international Casemiro, a 34-year-old midfielder who left Manchester United as a free agent, but Major League Soccer immediately opened an investigation into allegations of tampering by the club over the deal.

    11 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Thursday 25 June

  1. South Africa reaches World Cup knockout rounds for first time

    South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half in an effective playoff with South Korea for second place in Group A.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. South Africa reaches World Cup knockout rounds for first time

    South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico with a draw against Czech Republic.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. South Africa reaches World Cup knockout rounds for first time

    South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering after an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Coach Hugo Broos called the achievement historic after working with the team for five years.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Brazil face Scotland as World Cup reaches group-stage finale

    Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 19 June

  1. Mexico qualifies for World Cup knockout rounds with Korea win

    Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium. Luis Romo scored just after half-time to secure Mexico top spot in Group A with a match remaining.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Mexico first World Cup team to reach knockout phase

    Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium to become the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds, with Luis Romo's second-half goal securing top spot in Group A with a match remaining.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Messi named to MLS All-Star squad for July game

    Inter Miami's Lionel Messi was among the first 11 players selected to the MLS All-Star squad for a July 29 match against an all-star team from the Mexican league. The MLS First XI, chosen by votes of players, fans, and media, includes five players on World Cup rosters.

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 4 June

  1. South Korea beat El Salvador 1-0 in World Cup warm-up

    South Korea defeated El Salvador 1-0 on Wednesday in their final friendly before the World Cup, with Lee Dong-gyeong scoring in the second half. The win follows a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, and South Korea will begin their tournament campaign against the Czech Republic on June 11.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 28 May

  1. Son backs himself for World Cup despite recent goal drought

    South Korea captain Son Heung-min said he was "feeling great" ahead of the World Cup and confident in his ability to perform, despite scoring only two goals since joining Los Angeles FC in August and South Korea struggling with recent defeats to Ivory Coast and Austria.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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