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.
