Son Heung-min benched at start of South Africa match

Head coach Hong Myung-bo left captain Son Heung-min out of the starting lineup for South Korea's final Group A match against South Africa on Wednesday.

Guadalupe, Mexico — Head coach Hong Myung-bo inserted Oh Hyeon-gyu into the forward spot for the final group stage match against South Africa at Estadio Monterrey. Son had started the previous two matches but was substituted in both without scoring.

South Korea can advance to the knockout stage with a win or draw. They may also advance as a third-place team if they lose, provided Czechia do not beat Mexico.

Kim Min-jae will wear the captain's armband. Kim Seung-gyu starts in goal.

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Vivid realistic illustration of South Korea vs Mexico World Cup soccer match in Guadalajara stadium.
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Korea, Mexico aim to secure World Cup knockout berths

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Korea and Mexico will aim to secure World Cup knockout berths when they meet in Guadalajara on Thursday.

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.

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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.

South Korea's national football team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, has departed for a pre-World Cup training camp in Salt Lake City, Utah, to begin acclimatization ahead of the 2026 tournament.

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South Korea trained as a full squad on Monday after injured players returned ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group A match against Mexico. The team is preparing at its base camp in Zapopan, Mexico.

Mexico and South Korea have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of their Group A clash at the World Cup 2026 in Guadalajara.

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South Korea conducted a closed-door training session in Mexico on Tuesday as they prepare for their 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A opener against Czechia on Thursday evening.

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