[Photo] Captain Son Heung-min quenches his thirst

Published:2026.06.11 ・ 05:56

Kim Jingyeoung

*This content was translated by AI.

The South Korean national football team held a press conference on the 10th at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, Mexico, one day ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup CONCACAF Qualifiers Group A match against the Czech Republic.

Son Heung-min answers reporters' questions while quenching his thirst.

*This content was translated by AI.

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