Son Heung-min leads South Korea against Czech Republic in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
South Korea captain Son Heung-min spoke at a press conference on June 11, before his team's World Cup match against the Czech Republic in Zapopan, Mexico. He described his teammates as 'fired-up' and excited for the opener, which follows co-host Mexico's match against South Africa. Son emphasized the importance of the match, stating that he aims to keep the team's emotions in check. This represents Son's fourth World Cup and potentially his last, despite a challenging season with Los Angeles FC, where he scored just twice. South Korea also faces Mexico and South Africa in Group A later in June.
- •South Korea plays Czech Republic on June 11 in World Cup opener.
- •Son Heung-min is leading the squad and managing team excitement.
- •South Korea faces Mexico on June 18 and South Africa on June 24.
- •Son approaches this World Cup as a significant opportunity.
- •He has struggled with form at Los Angeles FC recently.
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off
"South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes".The vibe is tremendous, and I can feel it from the eyes of my teammates.
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