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South Korea coach plans to empower players ahead of world cup
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Coach Hong Myung-bo said he will give players more ownership during preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He unveiled the 26-man squad in Seoul on Saturday.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) drew 1-1 with defending champions Cruz Azul in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal second leg, advancing 4-1 on aggregate. South Korean star Son Heung-min played the full match but did not contribute to scoring. LAFC, who won the first leg 3-0 with Son's opening goal, held firm in Puebla, Mexico.
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Los Angeles Football Club and Son Heung-min aim to advance in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals after their first loss of the 2026 season. They face Cruz Azul in the second leg in Puebla, Mexico, where even a draw would suffice for semifinals progression. Son scored his first open-play goal of the year in the 3-0 first-leg win.
Club legend Son Heung-min will return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch the team's Champions League fixture against Slavia Prague on December 9. The former captain, who left for Los Angeles FC in the summer, will address fans before kick-off. A new mural honoring his legacy will also be unveiled in north London.
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South Korea's national football team defeated Bolivia 2-0 in a friendly match on November 14 at Daejeon World Cup Stadium, with goals from Son Heung-min and Cho Gue-sung. Cho marked his return to the national team after 20 months with a goal. The win helps South Korea maintain its No. 22 FIFA ranking ahead of the 2026 World Cup draw.