\u201cThis could be my last World Cup. I\u2019m hoping for a wonderful journey,\u201d Son said in an interview with FIFA.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Son made his World Cup debut in 2014 and remains one of only two players from South Korea\u2019s Brazil 2014 squad still part of the national setup. The forward is expected to play a key leadership role for the Taegeuk Warriors at the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Tottenham Hotspur star, who joined MLS side LAFC last year, said the upcoming World Cup was one of the major reasons behind his move to the United States. \u201cThe World Cup was the biggest reason for my transfer. I want to have another great World Cup,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Son also spoke about the strong support he receives from the Korean community in the United States and said it motivates him to perform with pride. \u201cWhen I transferred, I was excited about bringing joy to the Korean community and the people living there. They make me proud to be Korean and to be a player for Korea,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The former Tottenham Hotspur star, who joined MLS side LAFC last year, said the upcoming World Cup was one of the major reasons behind his move to the United States. \u201cThe World Cup was the biggest reason for my transfer. I want to have another great World Cup,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThat\u2019s something I really want to say to the fans and also a request I want to make: if the fans continue to support us passionately and always stand by us, cheering us on from behind, then I will lead the players from the front, and we will face the World Cup without fear,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n