Will Son Heung-min redeem himself?

After two disappointing opening matches, Son Heung-min has a chance to redeem himself as he and the South Korean national team head into a crucial match against South Africa in the final round of Group A at the 2026 World Cup.

Son Heung-min and his teammates are considered the favorites against South Africa. Photo: Reuters .

While Mexico secured their place in the round of 16 early with two consecutive wins, the remaining spot and third place in the group are still being fiercely contested between South Korea , the Czech Republic, and South Africa.

South Korea currently holds the biggest advantage in the race for second place in the group. The Asian representative will secure a direct ticket to the round of 16 if they win or draw against South Africa in the final match, which takes place at 8:00 AM on June 25th.

Even if they lose, South Korea could still finish third if the Czech Republic fails to beat Mexico in their simultaneous match.

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This is a likely scenario considering the performances of South Korea and South Africa after two matches. Securing points against South Africa is entirely within the reach of Son Heung-min and his teammates, especially given the South Korean squad boasts many quality attacking stars like Lee Kang-in and Hwang Hee-chan.

For Son Heung-min, this is an opportunity for the South Korean captain to shine after two rather lackluster opening matches. The looseness in the South African defense could become a weakness that the LAFC striker can exploit.

Meanwhile, the Czech Republic and South Africa face a more difficult task. Besides needing to win, both teams must also rely on the outcome of their other match.

With Mexico comfortably sitting at the top, all eyes will now be on the three-way race behind them. Just one goal, or even a single goal difference, could decide the fate of South Korea, the Czech Republic, and South Africa in Group A.

The standings in Group A before the final round of matches.

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