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Son's early exit against Mexico reopens debate over how Korea uses its captain

Former internationals are asking why Hong Myung-bo pulled Son Heung-min after 57 minutes and keeps playing him as a lone striker rather than on his natural left wing.

2026.6.21

Korean national football team's head coach Hong Myung-bo speaks during a press event in Mexico on June 17.

Korean coach hopes team surpasses 2002 semifinal run

After beating the Czech Republic in their opener, Korea face co-host Mexico in a crucial World Cup group match with knockout qualification within reach.

2026.6.18

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Korea team psychologist says mindset of players strong after first match

Team psychologist Han Doug-hyun says Korea’s players are mentally stable, thoroughly prepared and thriving under coach Hong Myung-bo ahead of the Mexico match.

2026.6.16

A water break — or an ad break? New World Cup rule draws scrutiny toward broadcasters.

After 22 fans were treated for heat-related illnesses at football fan events in the United States, the argument that games need hydration breaks for players’ welfare has been gaining traction, with criticism initially directed at FIFA shifting toward broadcasters instead.

2026.6.15

2002 World Cup hero Lee Young-pyo predicts No. 2 finish for Korea in Group A

The former player-turned-commentator believes Mexico will likely place first, but said Korea has a mental edge over the relatively inexperienced Czechs.

2026.6.9

Team Korea coach looking to polish up strategies with World Cup nearing

With precious little time left to train before his team's first match at this year's FIFA World Cup, the Korean team's manager, Hong Myung-bo, said Saturday that he will try to mold his squad into a more complete unit.

2026.6.7

South Korean football players and staff arrive at a Guadalajara hotel amid photographers and security.

Korea settles into Mexico World Cup base

The national team arrived in Guadalajara after altitude training in Utah, with its opener against Czechia six days away.

2026.6.6

Team Korea's World Cup captain Son Heung-min poses for fans after a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago at BYU South Field on the campus of Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City on May 30. [NEWS1]

With the World Cup days away, Son Heung-min is back to his goal-scoring ways

Son Heung-min is back, and just in time, finding his goal-scoring form with just days to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts to shake off concerns that he was past his prime.

2026.6.1

Football player Oh Hyeon-gyu takes a shot against Austria during the teams' friendly football match at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, Austria, on March 31. [YONHAP]

Young forwards expected to join veterans for Korean World Cup squad

When head coach Hong Myung-bo unveils the Korean squad for this year's FIFA World Cup on the weekend, the list will likely feature some in-form young attackers joining seasoned veterans with previous experience at the sport's biggest event.

2026.5.15

Hong Myung-bo, center, manager of the Korean men's national football team, watches players during a training session at the MK Dons training ground in Milton Keynes, Britain, on March 24. [YONHAP]

Taeguk Warriors to skip traditional send-off friendly ahead of World Cup

Korea’s national football team will skip its traditional send-off friendly before the World Cup, which is set to kick off next month in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

2026.5.5