Son is one goal away from becoming South Korea's sole ALL-TIME leading World Cup scorer

On June 12th, Beijing Time (CEST), Son will start in South Korea's opening World Cup match against the Czech Republic, marking his fourth World Cup appearance.

Son has participated in the 2014, 2018, and 2022 World Cups, and this is his fourth time playing in the World Cup for South Korea. On South Korea's all-time World Cup top scorers list, Son has scored 3 goals, currently tied as South Korea's top World Cup scorer. If he scores one more goal, Son will exclusively hold the title of South Korea's top World Cup scorer.