S. Korea could exit WC after 'wrong' Son gamble
25-06-2026 06:40 via espn.co.uk

S. Korea could exit WC after 'wrong' Son gamble

South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo had jaws dropping when he chose to leave out captain Son Heung-Min from his first XI for Wednesday's Group A decider against South Africa -- the first time since 2010 Son had not started a World Cup game.
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