Son Heung-min World Cup history and 2026 prospects
Son Heung-min arrives at the 2026 World Cup as a senior international with a long South Korea legacy. Captain.
The 2026 tournament will be a significant moment for Son Heung-min on the international stage. Playing for South Korea with more than a decade of senior caps, Son Heung-min carries weight in both the dressing room and on the pitch.
Club form heading in
Son Heung-min plays for LAFC domestically. Club performance through 2025–26 sets the tone for international call-ups, with coaches looking for match rhythm, minutes, and goal involvements (forwards) or chance creation (midfielders/wingers).
Position outlook
As a forward, Son Heung-min's job at the World Cup will be finishing chances created by others, holding up play under pressure, and pressing the opposition back four.
What to watch
- Pre-tournament friendlies (May–June 2026) where Son Heung-min will likely play.
- Final 26-player squad announcement (early June 2026).
- South Korea's first group-stage match — usually indicative of the coach's first XI.
Bottom line
Captain. Watch the build-up window closely.