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South Korea risks World Cup exit after coach's gamble on Son Heung-Min
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
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iol.co.za
Fifa World Cup 2026: South Korea face African jinx in high-stakes Bafana Bafana clash
South Korea risk a historical World Cup stumble against African opposition as they face a must-win, counter-attacking South Africa side in Monterrey.
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theguardian.com
Son mocked over military service and a drone shot down – will South Korea get chaotic World Cup back on track?
Hong Myung-bo’s squad has had to deal with all sorts of issues off the pitch but one point against South Africa is enough to progress
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newyorker.com
Can Sonny, South Korea’s Legendary Captain, Deliver in His Final World Cup?
All eyes are on Son Heung-min, the beloved thirty-three-year-old striker, as he attempts to re-create the magic of the country’s 2002 run.
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koreatimes.co.kr
Son Heung-min benched at start of key match vs. South Africa - The Korea Times
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...
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koreaherald.com
S. Korean captain Son Heung-min to start on bench in South Africa match
South Korea captain Son Heung-min will start on the bench for the upcoming Group A finale against South Africa, with the team needing only a draw to secure seco
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channelnewsasia.com
South Korea leave Son on the bench, South Africa have to revamp midfield
MONTERREY, Mexico June 24 - South Korea have left talisman Son Heung-min on the bench, while South Africa coach Hugo Broos has had to replace the suspended Teboho Mokoena and…
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Korea loses to South Africa to finish 3rd in World Cup group; knockout status in limbo - The Korea Times
GUADALUPE, Mexico — Korea finished third in their group at the FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 loss to South Africa in northeastern Mexico on Wednes...
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cryptobriefing.com
Son Heung-min records fewest touches in World Cup matches as South Korea faces tactical questions
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.
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scmp.com
Fifa World Cup: Son Heung-min axed as South Korea’s campaign hits new low
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.
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South Korea coach says Son was held back to exploit tiring South Africa
MONTERREY, Mexico, June 24 : South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo said he had deliberately left captain Son Heung-min on the bench in the hope the forward could exploit tiring South…
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South Korea risks World Cup exit after coach's gamble on Son Heung-Min
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
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rfi.fr
Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team's limp 1-0 defeat to South Africa on Wednesday that left their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.
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Coach Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
Korean coach Hong Myung-bo took responsibility for the result, saying, "I guess I made the wrong decisions, and that was the reason why we had a bad result. Nothing more, nothing…
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Korea coach shoulders blame for World Cup loss to South Africa - The Korea Times
GUADALUPE, Mexico — Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo blamed himself and nobody else in the aftermath of a 1-0 loss to South Africa on Wednesday to cl...
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Could Son Heung-min play until 40? - The Korea Times
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be remembered as the tournament of seasoned veterans. Players who in previous generations would likely hav...
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Son Heung-min sorry to teammates for World Cup loss to South Africa - The Korea Times
GUADALUPE, Mexico — For the first time in his international career that started in 2010, Son Heung-min began a World Cup match on the bench Wednesd...
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With loss to S. Africa, Hong Myung-bo now Korea's most defeated World Cup coach
Head coach Hong Myung-bo took responsibility for South Korea's 1-0 loss to South Africa in the group-stage finale that left the team's World Cup hopes hanging i
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nytimes.com
South Korea have lost their identity – with and without talisman Son Heung-min
The Koreans had memorable wins in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups - but their 2026 team do not appear to know what they are yet
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mirror.co.uk
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