Captain Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur), who returned from a hamstring injury (back muscle of the thigh), will try to break the milestone of Korean soccer along with his return shot.
The national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, will play Kuwait in Group B of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 FIFA North-China World Cup at Jabeur Al Ahmed International Stadium in Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait, at 11 p.m. on the 14th (Korea time).
Son Heung-min suffered a thigh injury after the away match of Karabakh (Azerbaijan) in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League (UEL) phase in September 2024-2025 season.
In the aftermath, he was excluded from the A-match list in October and failed to play in Game 3 against Jordan and Game 4 against Iraq.
Son Heung-min, who focused on rehabilitation, returned earlier this month and made a splendid comeback against Aston Villa in the 10th round of the English Premier League (EPL).
In the 11th round of the EPL, which was just before the 10th, he played full time in Ipswich batting, raising expectations.
After two months, Son Heung-min will be in charge of the national soccer team’s spearhead with the national flag again.
Son Heung-min will play two consecutive away games in the Middle East with extraordinary motivation.
Son Heung-min, who made his national team debut in 2010, has 49 goals in 129 A matches.
He is third when looking at the record of the most goals scored in Korean men’s soccer history.
First, Son Heung-min will surpass Hwang Sun-hong, manager of Daejeon Hana Citizen, in the second place (50 goals) in the most goals scored.
If you score one goal in the match against Kuwait, you will be tied, and if you score more than one goal, you will rise to second place alone.
Next, Cha Bum-keun, former coach of “Korean soccer legend,” will challenge for the most points (58 goals).
There is a positive outlook that it can be possible if it continues to play until the World Cup finals in North Korea and the U.S.
However, Son Heung-min is already in his mid-30s, so excessive participation is not allowed.
Coach Hong has also consistently mentioned the need for Son Heung-min’s management since taking office.
At the press conference for the announcement of the list, head coach Hong stressed, “The most important thing is the basic principle of protecting Son Heung-min’s condition or physical condition.” 바카라사이트
At the pre-press conference, he showed a cautious attitude, saying, “After today’s training, I plan to talk to Son Heung-min in general and decide (the time to play).”
Coach Hong said, “(Son Heung-min) said that there is no problem with the injury at all,” but added, “We will prepare to play considering the overall situation.”
Attention is focusing on whether Son Heung-min will make a new history by returning to the national soccer team in the match against Kuwait.