Son Heung-min puts team ahead of records at World Cup

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said he is focusing on team success rather than personal records ahead of his fourth World Cup.

Son Heung-min spoke to reporters at the Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on Tuesday. He has three World Cup goals, tied for the South Korean record.

The 33-year-old LAFC forward said, "If I put the team above all else, then goals will naturally follow." He added that he feels physically great this season despite no league goals.

South Korea reached the round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Son stressed the importance of daily preparation and attention to detail.

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Son Heung-min speaking at a press conference ahead of the World Cup
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Son Heung-min pledges full effort ahead of World Cup opener

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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.

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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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.

Head coach Hong Myung-bo told reporters on Tuesday that his team will aim for a win rather than a draw in South Korea's final Group A match against South Africa at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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After a 1-0 loss to South Africa, South Korea sits third in its group and must await results from other matches to learn if it advances to the knockout stage.

Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom has recovered from multiple injuries and is preparing with the national team in Utah for the FIFA World Cup starting June 11.

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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.

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