Son Heung-min substituted in South Korea's 1-1 World Cup opener against Czechia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:32 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Son Heung-min was substituted with 23 minutes remaining in South Korea's World Cup match against Czechia, which was tied 1-1. The decision surprised some observers given the match's status, but it likely aligns with South Korea's overall strategy for the tournament. At age 33, Son had been heavily involved in the game, and the team appeared to prioritize his long-term fitness over immediate performance. South Korea is focused on advancing in the tournament despite this challenging opening fixture.
- •Son Heung-min substituted in the 67th minute of the match.
- •South Korea vs. Czechia is ongoing, tied at 1-1.
- •The match has been played in challenging weather conditions.
- •South Korea aims to manage player workloads during the tournament.
- •Son was involved in several attacking plays before his substitution.
- 3:32 AMYahoo Sports — Why South Korea subbed off Son Heung-min in 1-1 tie game with 20 minutes to play
"This move snuck up on people a bit in the World Cup opener.
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