Son Heung-min subbed off as South Korea trails Mexico in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Son Heung-min was substituted in the 57th minute of South Korea's World Cup match against Mexico on June 19, 2026. At the time of the substitution, South Korea was behind 1-0. The decision to replace Son, who is 33 years old and is likely being conserved for future matches, came shortly after Mexico took the lead. Hwang Hee-Chan replaced Son on the field as South Korea sought to level the score against the host nation.
- •South Korea trails Mexico 1-0 in the World Cup match.
- •Son Heung-min subbed off for Hwang Hee-Chan in the 57th minute.
- •Son's early exit is thought to conserve his energy for future matches.
- •Mexico's fans provide a challenging atmosphere for South Korea.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Why did South Korea sub off Son Heung-min? Taegeuk Warriors captain leaves game in second half vs. Mexico
"South Korea's captain went to the bench after around an hour of Thursday's World Cup match.
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