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Son Heung-min leads World Cup squad

Son Heung-min leads World Cup squad

South Korea has unveiled its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with longtime captain Son Heung-min set to lead the team in his fourth appearance at the tournament.

The squad also features stars Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich and PSG's Lee Kang-in.

A notable inclusion is Borussia Monchengladbach's Jens Castrop, who recently switched his international allegiance from Germany.

The team will begin a final training camp in Turkey before traveling to North America for the competition.

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Son Heung-min
South Korean association football player (born 1992)
South Korea men's national football team
Men's national association football team representing South Korea
2026 FIFA World Cup
23rd FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026
Jens Castrop
German association football player (born 2003)
Kim Min-jae
South Korean association football player (born 1996)