Son Heung-min faces scrutiny as South Korea prepares for crucial World Cup
South Korea's Son Heung-min faced mockery over military service as the team prepared for a crucial World Cup match against South Africa on June 7. Following a 1-0 loss to Mexico, Son's performance remains under scrutiny, with a draw or win needed to secure advancement. The team's morale is shaky amid ongoing off-field controversies.
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Published 24 Jun 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 24 Jun 2026, 07:10 UTC
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