German-Born Castrop Makes South Korea World Cup Squad
- South Korea's coach Hong Myung-bo selected a 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Son Heung-min included for his fourth tournament appearance.
- South Korea is drawn in Group A and will play against the Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa, with all group matches held in Mexico and affected by Guadalajara's 1,600-meter altitude.
- The team faces challenges related to altitude and players' recent fatigue from club matches, with some injury concerns in the squad.
- Despite recent poor results, the team's main goal is to advance to the round of 32, with cautious optimism for progressing further in the tournament.
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South Korea confirmed this Saturday its call for 26 footballers for the 2026 World Cup, in which it will share Group A with the Selection of Mexico, the Czech Republic and South Africa. Technician Hong Myung-bo kept Son Heung-min as the main figure, a striker of the LAFC, who will play their fourth FIFA World Cup. The South Korean Team will play all their phase matches of groups in Mexican territory. The Asian combo will debut on June 11 against…
Breeder Myung-bo Hong has selected five players from the five major European championships.
Yakima Herald-Republic
Independent EspañolSEUL (AP) — Son Heung-min will lead South Korea in the World Cup after coach Hong Myung-bo announced his 26-player call on Saturday.
South Korea is going to the World Cup with three Bundesliga players. Two other German legionaries, however, are not taken into account.
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Son Heung-min to Captain South Korea at Fourth World Cup as Hong Myung-bo Names Experienced Squad
South Korea will head into the 2026 FIFA World Cup with veteran forward Son Heung-min once again leading the nation’s hopes after coach Hong Myung-bo ... The post Son Heung-min to Captain South Korea at Fourth World Cup as Hong Myung-bo Names Experienced Squad first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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