--- title: "Son Heungmin at FIFA World Cup 2026, Zapopan, Mexico; Two goals shy of Korea's all-time record." sdDatePublished: "2026-06-11T14:38:00Z" source: "https://www.olympics.com/en/news/son-heungmin-fifa-world-cup-2026-stats-form-watch-republic-of-korea-star" topics: - name: "sport" identifier: "medtop:15000000" - name: "sport event" identifier: "medtop:20001108" - name: "football" identifier: "medtop:20001065" - name: "sport achievement" identifier: "medtop:20001301" locations: - "Germany" - "Russia" - "California" - "Utah" - "Qatar" - "South Africa" - "Guadalupe" - "Trinidad and Tobago" - "United States" - "Brazil" - "Mexico" - "Zapopan" --- Son Heungmin at FIFA World Cup 2026, Zapopan, Mexico; Two goals shy of Korea's all-time record. Son Heungmin at the FIFA World Cup: Stats, form, and how to watch the Republic of Korea star in the 2026 edition Son Heungmin at the FIFA World Cup: Stats, form, and how to watch the Republic of Korea star in the 2026 edition The Los Angeles FC forward is ready to make his fourth appearance in the global tournament as he closes in on becoming his country’s all-time leading goalscorer. A national icon in the Republic of Korea , Son Heungmin is making his fourth FIFA World Cup appearance at the 2026 edition. The 33-year-old is his country’s captain and record appearance maker with 144 caps . Son, who featured at the Rio 2016 Olympics, is also the Republic of Korea’s second-highest scorer with 56 goals , just two shy of Cha Bumkun ’s all-time record. Now playing for Los Angeles FC in the MLS, the former Tottenham Hotspur forward is already well known to U.S. fans and will be eager to impress them at FIFA World Cup 2026 with a run to the knockout stages. Below, Olympics.com brings you everything you need to know about Son at the FIFA World Cup. Son Heungmin is set to play in his fourth World Cup Son’s statistics at the FIFA World Cup Assists: 0 (Republic of Korea result: Group stage) Assists: 1 (Republic of Korea result: Round of 16) Son Heungmin celebrates after scoring against Germany at Russia 2018 Son's most memorable FIFA World Cup moments After failing to get out of the group stage in his first two FIFA World Cup appearances, Son played a crucial role in helping Republic of Korea reach the Round of 16 at Qatar 2022 . In stoppage time of their final group game against Portugal, Son’s pass teed up Hwang Heechan to score and clinch a 2-1 win that sealed their passage into the knockout rounds. Son’s best moment at Russia 2018 also came in stoppage time, scoring in the 96th minute to seal a 2-0 group-stage win over defending champions Germany, which knocked the Europeans out of the tournament. His first World Cup goal came when he was still only 21 at Brazil 2014 , although his side lost that match 4-2 to Algeria. Son Heungmin signed for Los Angeles FC in August 2025 Son’s form ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 After captaining Tottenham Hotspur to UEFA Europa League glory, Son ended his 10-year spell in England to join Los Angeles FC in the U.S. a year ago. He netted 12 goals in his first season in the North American league, scoring a hat-trick against Real Salt Lake in his sixth MLS game, helping his new team reach the Western Conference playoff semi-finals. Son has not scored in any of his 13 appearances in the current MLS campaign, having been deployed in a deeper role. However, he has provided nine assists – the joint most in the MLS in 2026. Son has also still got the goalscoring touch for his country, netting twice in a 5-0 friendly win over Trinidad and Tobago on 31 May. How to watch Son at FIFA World Cup 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 is televised worldwide, and a full list of broadcast partners can be found here . Republic of Korea's group stage schedule is as follows: All times in local time 11 June, 20:00 CST - Republic of Korea vs Czechia – Zapopan (MEX) 18 June, 19:00 CST - Mexico vs Republic of Korea - Zapopan (MEX) 24 June, 19:00 CST - South Africa vs Republic of Korea Guadalupe (MEX)