South Korea captain Son picked for fourth World Cup
South Korea's captain Son Heung-min has been selected for his fourth World Cup. The 33-year-old forward, who currently plays for Los Angeles FC, will lead his team in the tournament starting on June 12. South Korea's group matches include games against the Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa.
- ▪Son Heung-min is the captain of South Korea's national football team.
- ▪He previously played for Tottenham Hotspur before joining Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC.
- ▪South Korea's World Cup campaign begins against the Czech Republic on June 12.
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South Korea captain Son picked for fourth World CupImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Son Heung-min won last season's Europa League with Spurs before moving to AmericaByElizabeth HudsonBBC Sport JournalistPublished16 May 2026, 09:29 BSTUpdated 25 minutes agoFormer Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has been selected for his fourth World Cup, after the South Korea captain was named in their squad for the tournament.The 33-year-old left Spurs last year and now plays for Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC.South Korea start their campaign against the Czech Republic on 12 June and then face co-hosts Mexico on 19 June, with both games in Guadalajara, before finishing their Group A schedule against South Africa on 25 June in Monterrey.Son is part of an experienced squad named by…
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