ESPN Soccer reports: 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 that Son had not started a World Cup game.
sports | soccer | ESPN Soccer | June 25, 2026 10:10 PM
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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 that Son had not started a World Cup game.
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