Son Heung-min to be Most Watched Player in 2026 FIFA World Cup
Summary
South Korean football icon Son Heung-min is set to be the most watched player in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aiming to break the national goal-scoring record while leading his team as captain for the fourth time.
Key Points
- Son Heung-min will captain South Korea's team at the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the fourth time.
- He aims to break Cha Bum-kun's all-time goal record of 58 for South Korea during the tournament.
- Son currently plays for Los Angeles FC in MLS and has strategically acclimatized to North American conditions for the World Cup.
- He has an impressive international and club career record, including winning the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season.
