Heung-min Son Signals 2026 World Cup Will Be His International Finale

South Korea captain Heung-min Son has revealed that the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup will likely be his final appearance on football's grandest stage. Speaking from the national team’s training camp, the 33-year-old superstar expressed a deep desire to bring his historic international career to a "beautiful close" and urged fans for their unwavering support.

To optimize his preparation for the tournament across North America, Son recently made a high-profile transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to MLS club Los Angeles FC. The move was strategically engineered to help him acclimatize to the local environment and time zones, ensuring he enters the tournament in peak condition.

As the undisputed leader of the Taegeuk Warriors, Son aims to guide his squad on a fairytale run reminiscent of head coach Hong Myung-bo’s legendary 2002 semifinal generation. On a personal level, history is also within reach. Currently tied with legends Park Ji-sung and Ahn Jung-hwan at three goals, a single goal in this tournament will make Son the outright top World Cup goalscorer in South Korean history. Surrounded by stars like Kim Min-jae and Lee Kang-in, Son's final international chapter promises to be unforgettable