South Korea HubThe South Korea national football team faces South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Can Son Heung-Min make history?
What's at Stake?
Currently, South Korea is in second place in the group with 1 win and 1 loss. Son Heung-Min has experience playing in the 2014 Brazil World Cup, 2018 Russia World Cup, and 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Son Heung-Min's Role
Son Heung-Min has performed his role 100% in recent games. However, there is still room for improvement. He has not been able to score in the current tournament.
Outlook for the South Africa Match
If Son Heung-Min scores more than 1 goal in the upcoming match against South Africa, he will become the all-time leading scorer for South Korea in the World Cup, surpassing Park Ji-Sung and Ahn Jung-Hwan. Currently, Son Heung-Min is tied with Park Ji-Sung and Ahn Jung-Hwan with 3 goals.
| Tournament | Games | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Brazil World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Russia World Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Qatar World Cup | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 FIFA World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Current Situation
Currently, South Korea is in third place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 3 points. In the last 5 games, they have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 3rd in FIFA World Cup 2026 | | Points | 3 | | Recent Form | 3W-1D-1L |
