South Korea captain who expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 World Cup, currently with Los Angeles FC after joining in August.
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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 phaseCitizen 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 roundsThe 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 phaseCitizen 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 squadCitizen 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-upCitizen 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 droughtLionel Messi scored two goals in four minutes to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday, securing the Herons' third straight win as the MLS playoffs approach. The 39-year-old also provided an assist, pulling level with Son Heung-min atop the assists table and extending his record to 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
Lionel Messi scored two goals in four minutes to lead Inter Miami to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United on Saturday, securing the Herons' third straight win as the MLS playoffs approach. The 39-year-old also provided an assist, pulling level with Son Heung-min atop the assists table and extending his record to 15+ assists in three consecutive seasons.
18 October 2026 · The Standard →
South Korea's football association has told fans to stop "excessive personal attacks" on national team players, citing the "psychological burden" following the team's World Cup group-stage exit. The move comes as interim coach Robert Moreno awaits word on a possible extension and the team faces claims of internal divisions ahead of the January Asian Cup.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea will scale back military exemptions for elite athletes following public backlash against footballers celebrating their exemptions for winning Asian Games gold. The government currently rewards Asian Games gold medals and Olympic medals with exemptions, allowing athletes to undergo weeks of basic training instead of 18 months to two years of service.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea's football association apologised over accusations of unfair coaching appointment practices and allegations that it provided sexual entertainment for foreign referees. The KFA faced scrutiny following the national team's group-stage exit from the World Cup, prompting police investigations into obstruction of business allegations related to former head coach Hong Myung-bo's recruitment.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korean police conducted search and seizure operations at the Korea Football Association's offices, investigating allegations of "obstruction of business" in the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo, who resigned in June after the national team was knocked out at the group stage of the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former South Korea men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo told lawmakers he took "full responsibility" for the team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup, after resigning following their elimination by South Africa. Hong appeared at a parliamentary hearing on the Korea Football Association while facing criticism from fans and pundits.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →