Son Heung-min recorded just 37 and 19 touches in South Korea's opening 2026 World Cup matches, the fewest of any starting outfield player on the team.

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...

Son Heung-min recorded just 37 and 19 touches in South Korea's opening 2026 World Cup matches, the fewest of any starting outfield player on the team.

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo benched captain Son Heung-min against South Africa in the 2026 World Cup, sparking backlash as the team's knockout hopes