Taegeuk warriors

FIFA World Cup: South Korea captain Son Heung-min has admitted that the FIFA World Cup 2026 could be the final World Cup appearance of his career as he hopes to lead his country on another memorable journey at football’s biggest stage. The 33-year-old forward, who is preparing for his fourth World Cup, said he wants to recreate the spirit and success of South Korea’s iconic 2002 team, which reached the semi-finals on home soil.

“This could be my last World Cup. I’m hoping for a wonderful journey,” Son said in an interview with FIFA.

Son made his World Cup debut in 2014 and remains one of only two players from South Korea’s 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.