Son Heung-min pledges full effort ahead of World Cup opener

10 يونيو، 2026

South Korea captain Son Heung-min spoke at a press conference in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, expressing his team's readiness for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Czechia.

Son Heung-min said at a prematch press conference that he and his teammates will give everything and more in Thursday's match. The guys are so fired up for this match, and I actually have to calm them down, Son said. Tomorrow, we will give everything we've got and more. Coach Hong Myung-bo expressed confidence in the team's preparation, noting that players have acclimated to the high altitude after training in Salt Lake City. South Korea, ranked 25th by FIFA, face 41st-ranked Czechia at 8 p.m. local time.

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Initial reactions on X focus on Son Heung-min's press conference comments pledging full effort and maturity. Media accounts share direct quotes from Son and the Czech coach. Previews express confidence in South Korea's attacking quality and readiness for the opener. Discussions emphasize tactical matchups and player highlights without major skepticism.

“República Checa tiene buenos futbolistas, pero nosotros tenemos que darlo todo en la cancha, ellos tienen puntos fuertes pero nosotros también”, Heung Min Son, jugador de la selección de Corea del Sur. #WinEsMundial 🇰🇷🏆⚽ pic.twitter.com/4PLx1dG8I6

— Win Sports (@WinSportsTV) ١٠ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

“Heung Min Son es una leyenda del fútbol coreano, es un jugador de talla mundial; claro que hay que tener cuidado con él, Corea se destaca por su juego ofensivo y él es la principal amenaza”, Miroslav Koubek, técnico de la selección de República Checa. #WinEsMundial 🏆⚽ pic.twitter.com/SbwX31c6ll

— Win Sports (@WinSportsTV) ١٠ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

At the press conference pre South Korea 🇰🇷 v Czechia 🇨🇿 with Korean head coach Hong Myung-Bo and captain Son Heung-min in Guadalajara 🇲🇽
Son at his 4th World Cup “we’re more mature”.
Hong was in charge at 2014 WC during his first spell “it was a failure”. But is positive here. pic.twitter.com/zXgfh0z3Su

— Jacqui Oatley (@JacquiOatley) ١٠ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

🇰🇷 v 🇨🇿 DID YOU KNOW
South Korea are ranked #25 in the world. Czechia are #41. But rankings mean nothing when Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in and Hwang Hee-chan are on the pitch. This Group A opener is going to be spicy https://t.co/b8CXj2DZMo

— WC Chronicles (@Pztidnt11) ١٠ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

🇰🇷 South Korea Preview: Taegeuk Warriors Ready for 2026 Glory!

The Taegeuk Warriors head to their 12th World Cup with quiet confidence. Led by legendary coach Hong Myung-bo and captain Son Heung-min (still delivering magic at 33), South Korea boasts a solid mix of European stars… pic.twitter.com/sZddN56cSi

— myKhel.com (@mykhelcom) ١٠ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

المصادر

• https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20260611/son-heung-min-ready-to-give-everything-and-more-in-every-match
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260611001100315
• https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260611000600315