South Korea’s Son Heung-min came to LA last year to prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Son Heung-min revealed his move to LAFC was driven in part by preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, giving South Korea's captain valuable experience with North American travel, conditions and Mexico's challenging altitude.
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Soccer South Korea’s Son Heung-min came to LA last year to prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup By Michael Duarte Published June 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Last August, when LAFC acquired superstar Son Heung-min from Tottenham Hotspur, fans assumed he made the move to Major League Soccer because of lifestyle. His time with the Spurs had come to an end. Southern California added sunshine, palm trees and beaches. Los Angeles brought global visibility, and MLS gave him a chance to join Lionel Messi as one of the faces of a growing league while simultaneously winding down one of the most accomplished careers in Asian soccer history. But the real reason is far more interesting.
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