GUADALAJARA, Mexico — If this indeed was the final FIFA World Cup for Son Heung-min, the longtime Korean captain would certainly have hoped for a b...

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...

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.

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…

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

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.

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...

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...

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

The South Korea captain spoke out following their shock World Cup defeat to South Africa in Group A

There was a row with the media, a drone buzzing a crucial training session and then captain Son Heung-min dropped by a deeply unpopular coach in a gamble that backfired.

A miscalculation by Korean head coach Hong Myung-bo gave Bafana Bafana the boost it needed to rise to second in Group A

South Korea's veteran skipper Son Heung-min, 33, may now have played his last World Cup.

South Korea eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after losing to South Africa. Elimination in Round of 16 at 99.9% NO.

South Korea's hopes of reaching the round of 32 at the World Cup ended Sunday. The final blow came when the Democratic Republic of the Congo defeated Uzbekistan

GUADALAJARA, Mexico — If this indeed was the final FIFA World Cup for Son Heung-min, the longtime Korean captain would certainly have hoped for a b...

South Korea's turbulent World Cup ended at the group phase on Saturday and could lead to the international retirement of captain Son Heung-min.

South Korea's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup confirmed for many fans widespread concerns that have followed throughout head coach Hong Myung-bo’s secon