Korean football led by Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, and Kim Min-jae has bright prospects in the World Cup group stage
The Spanish newspaper AS gave high praise to Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, and Kim Min-jae regarding the South Korean national team's World Cup outlook South Korea, rated as a team capable of advancing beyond the group stage, will look to confirm its competitiveness in the match against the Czech Republic
The Spanish sports media outlet AS gave a positive assessment of the prospects for the 2026 FIFA World Cup of the South Korean national football team led by head coach Hong Myungbo. The outlet analyzed that, with Son Heungmin, Lee Kangin, and Kim Minjae at the core, South Korea has reached a time when it can aim for a high stage beyond the group stage.
AS pointed out that, unlike in the past when South Korea depended only on Son Heungmin, the addition of Lee Kangin's creative role has diversified its attacking routes. It also assessed that Kim Minjae has anchored the defense, improving the balance between attack and defense, and that the national team as a whole has become a more mature side.
After completing highaltitude training in Utah, USA, and two friendlies, the South Korean national team is preparing for its first World Cup groupstage match against Czechia. This assessment shows an overseas perspective that gauges South Korea's competitiveness in the tournament proper.