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Veteran Star Son Heung-Min Will Lead South Korea’s World Cup Campaign
Hong Myung-bo will weigh injuries and overseas form as South Korea finalizes a squad led by Son Heung-min for its fourth World Cup.
- On Saturday, head coach Hong Myung-bo announced South Korea's 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, with longtime captain Son Heung-min leading the team to his fourth appearance at the tournament.
- South Korea will make its 11th consecutive World Cup appearance, playing Group A matches in Mexico against co-host Mexico, Czechia, and South Africa in the 48-nation tournament hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Key players include Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in and Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, while Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom was included despite recovering from a March ankle injury, with 13 players earning their first call-ups.
- Heading to Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, the team will begin an altitude training camp, and Hong also named three reserves as 'training partners' to gain national team experience.
- Coach Hong emphasized that responding to variables like travel and climate will be 'the most important aspect' of the tournament, aiming to exceed the round of 16 reached in 2022 and 'turn these challenges into opportunities.
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Son Heung-min to Lead South Korea in Pursuit of World Cup Glory | Sports-Games
Son Heung-min will captain South Korea's squad for the World Cup, as announced by coach Hong Myung-bo. The tournament, hosted in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, marks Son's fourth World Cup appearance. South Korea aims to reach the round of 32, building on their 2022 performance.
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