The reason for the South Korea national football team's disappointing performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup may be due to tactical issues with Son Heung-Min, according to Japanese media. Throughout the group stage, the team was plagued by controversy over their performance, and ultimately finished without any attack points.

Son Heung-Min's Performance

Son Heung-Min started in the matches against Czech Republic and Mexico, and came on as a substitute against South Africa, but failed to score or assist in any of the matches.

South Korea's Tactics

South Korea failed to provide enough opportunities for Son Heung-Min, the best attacker in Asia. The team also lacked tactical support to utilize Son's speed and decision-making skills.

Current Situation

Currently, South Korea is ranked 3rd in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and failed to advance to the round of 32.RankPoints
33

Future Outlook

The South Korea national football team needs to improve their tactics and change the way they utilize Son Heung-Min in the future.