Hong Myung-bo’s team must wait to see if they advance as a best third-place finisher, while Mexico beat the Czech Republic to top Group A.

GUADALUPE, Mexico — Captain Son Heung-min will begin Korea's crucial Group A match of the FIFA World Cup on the bench on Wednesday. Son, who had be...

South Korea can still reach the last 32 as one of the best third-placed teams, but need results elsewhere to go their way.