Son Heung-min

South Korea captain who said he was confident ahead of the 2026 World Cup despite a recent goal drought at Los Angeles FC.

2026-05-282026-09-06

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June 2026
6 JunCitizen 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
4 JunCitizen 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
May 2026
28 MayCitizen 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

Sport

South Korea FA apologises for coaching appointment and referees controversies

The News

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 →

Sunday 9 August

South Korea FA apologises for coaching appointment and referees controversies
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 →

Thursday 6 August

Police raid South Korea FA over coach appointment probe
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 →

Thursday 30 July

South Korea coach appears before parliament over World Cup failure
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 →

Wednesday 22 July

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.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 25 June

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 →
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 →
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

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

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 →
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

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

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

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 →