Mexico City, June 11, 2026 (AFP) - Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off

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2026-06-11

South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes". Son will lead out his side on Thursday in the tournament's second match after co-hosts Mexico kick-off the showpiece against South Africa. "The guys are so fired-up for this match, and I actually have to calm them down," Son said at the pre-match press conference in Guadalajara......

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