South Korea coach Hong Myung-Bo don drop captain Son Heung-Min from starting lineup for dia decisive Group A match against South Africa for 2026 FIFA World Cup. This na shocking decision wey many fans no expect.
Son, wey be LAFC star, don carry South Korea hopes for many years, but e don struggle for this World Cup. E get limited touches for ball for first two matches—37 against Czechia and only 19 against Mexico. E no score since 2018 World Cup.
Oh Hyeon-Gyu go replace Son as striker. Oh score winning goal against Czechia for dia opening victory. Two other changes: Lee Tae-Seok and Hwang Hee-Chan come in for Kim Moon-Hwan and Lee Jae-Sung.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos go field same starting XI wey draw 1-1 with Czechia. Captain Ronwen Williams lead team wey include Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Aubrey Modiba, Yayah Sithole, Thalente Mbatha, Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng, Thapelo Maseko, and Evidence Makgopa.
South Korea dey second for Group A, while South Africa dey fourth. Match go kick-off for 25 June 2026, 02:00 for Guadalupe. Weather go be sunny with 30°C temperature.
South Africa wear yellow kits with green trim; South Korea wear red shirts, black shorts. Match officials go wear black.
