South Africa 0-0 South Korea: Son Heung-min on the bench

At 8:00 AM on June 25th, South Korea will face South Africa in Group A of the 2026 World Cup.

South Korea needs Son Heung-min to speak up.

The situation in Group A of the 2026 World Cup is entering a decisive phase. The first ticket to the knockout round belongs to host nation Mexico after two consecutive wins and securing first place in the group. The remaining qualifying spot is now a tense competition between South Korea, the Czech Republic, and South Africa.

Of the three teams, South Korea holds the biggest advantage. The Asian representative has 3 points and only needs a draw against South Africa to qualify. Even if the Czech Republic defeats Mexico, coach Hong Myung-bo's team can still advance from the group stage thanks to their better head-to-head record.

Having the advantage in terms of points allowed South Korea to enter the match with a more relaxed mindset. The team from the land of kimchi continued to show consistency at the 2026 World Cup by coming from behind to defeat the Czech Republic in their second match. Before that, they only lost to Mexico in a game where a single individual mistake made all the difference. With experience participating in 11 consecutive World Cups, South Korea understands how to handle pressure in crucial moments.

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Conversely, South Africa has no room for error. The African representatives must win if they want to keep their hopes of reaching the knockout round alive. This means that Hugo Broos's team must choose an attacking style of play from the start to find goals.

However, South Africa's current form doesn't offer much optimism. The team is currently on a seven-match international winless streak. Their record in previous World Cups is also quite modest, with only two wins in their history of participating in the tournament.

The match therefore promises to be an open game. When South Africa is forced to push forward, the space behind their defense could become an opportunity for South Korea to exploit with quick counter-attacks. For South Korea, this is a chance for Son Heung-min to score after two disappointing opening matches.

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