The South Korea captain spoke out following their shock World Cup defeat to South Africa in Group A
Son Heung-min apologises to South Korea dressing room after World Cup nightmare
The South Korea captain spoke out following their shock World Cup defeat to South Africa in Group A
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Joe Krishnan Sports Writer
10:03, 25 Jun 2026
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