South Korea
Son Heung-min's last World Cup
Son Heung-min's last World Cup, two goals from becoming his country's all-time top scorer.
Watchability4/5
Drama4/5
Star power4/5
Title shot1/5
Team rating
79TEAM
- Attack81
- Midfield79
- Defense76
Next matches
- Next upvs South AfricaEstadio BBVA, GuadalupeJun 24
The read
This is Son Heung-min's send-off: one of the most beloved players on the planet, at his fourth and probably last World Cup, dragging Korea forward as he closes in on his country's all-time scoring record. Korea play with a relentless, never-say-die energy — they were losing to the Czech Republic in their opener and simply refused to accept it, coming back to win 2-1. For a newcomer the hook is simple: a global star running out of chances to do something legendary.
The fan’s readSon Heung-min on a farewell tour, two goals from his country's scoring record, dragging a never-say-die side forward — adopt them for the storybook ending.
The cast
- Hong Myung-boKorean legend who captained the famous 2002 semifinal team; now in his second stint as national head coachmanager
- Son Heung-min ★The most beloved player at the tournament, in his fourth and final World Cup, two goals from becoming Korea's all-time leading scorer.ClubLAFC
- Lee Kang-inThe silky PSG playmaker tipped to inherit Son's crown.ClubParis Saint-Germain
- Kim Min-jaeNicknamed "The Monster" — a towering Bayern center-back who blocks everything.ClubBayern Munich
- Hwang In-beomScored the equalizer AND set up the winner vs Czechia — the quiet man who decided the opener.ClubFeyenoord
Key moments
- 2002