South Korea

South Korea

World Cup draw: Socceroos get USMNT, Japan to face the Netherlands World Cup draw: Socceroos get USMNT, Japan to face the Netherlands

Group of Death? Proceed with cautious optimism? Is the group winnable?! Joey Lynch and Gabe Tan break down the draws for AFC heavyweights Australia, Japan, and South Korea.

2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games 2026 World Cup predictions: Group-by-group takeaways, must-see games

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.

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One thing to know about confirmed 2026 World Cup teams pre-draw One thing to know about confirmed 2026 World Cup teams pre-draw

The FIFA World Cup draw is happening Friday, and 42 of the 48 teams are confirmed. But what's one thing you need to know about each nation?

From Moscow hardship to reaching Asia's summit, Kim In-Sung has always found happiness in football From Moscow hardship to reaching Asia's summit, Kim In-Sung has always found happiness in football

From some tough times in Russia to winning the AFC Champions League, Kim In-Sung's journey has been a "happy" one.

Is Arteta still haunted by Son's title-deciding miss vs. Man City? Is Arteta still haunted by Son's title-deciding miss vs. Man City?

Mikel Arteta speaks about the fine margins that decide a Premier League title race.

Messi & Suarez vs. Son & Bouanga - Who is the best duo in MLS? Messi & Suarez vs. Son & Bouanga - Who is the best duo in MLS?

Herculez Gomez and Shaka Hislop debate the best duo in Major League Soccer.

Do Vinicius Jr & Rodrygo play with more freedom for Brazil? Do Vinicius Jr & Rodrygo play with more freedom for Brazil?

The ESPN FC crew debate if Vinicius Jr & Rodrygo play with more freedom for Brazil than Real Madrid.

Estêvão, Rodrygo star as Brazil hammer South Korea Estêvão, Rodrygo star as Brazil hammer South Korea

Estêvão and Rodrygo both scored braces as Brazil cruised to a 5-0 friendly win over South Korea.

Son praises Bouanga for making MLS history with LAFC Son praises Bouanga for making MLS history with LAFC

Son Heung-Min speaks after Denis Bouanga became the first player to score over 20 goals in three consecutive MLS seasons.

Son reflects on first MLS hat trick with LAFC Son reflects on first MLS hat trick with LAFC

Son Heung-Min speaks after scoring three goals in LAFC's 4-1 win over Real Salt Lake in MLS.

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
Son Heung-Min 10 13 4
Lee Jae-Sung 5 16 3
Lee Kang-in 5 15 6

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
Lee Kang-in 6 15 5
Son Heung-Min 4 13 10
Bae Jun-Ho 4 8 2