"I miss seeing Son lift the World Cup trophy" — British BBC panel sends chillingly emotional support... "Korean players in Europe are at a high level"

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British experts sincerely cheered for Son Heung-min (34, LAFC), captain of the South Korean national football team, to win the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup.

On the 10th (Korean time), British BBC covered a podcast episode titled "Can an Asian team win the World Cup?" and highlighted the strength of major Asian nations, including South Korea.

The broadcast included an interview with Son Heung-min ahead of the tournament. Son expressed his overwhelming emotions, saying, "Leading my team in this global tournament feels like a dream coming true again. The number of World Cup appearances does not matter. It is simply the dream of every football player."

He continued, "Representing one's country is always extraordinary. Nothing is impossible. We will not predefine our limits or where we must stop. We must keep moving forward as far as we can. Of course, it will require immense energy and sacrifice, but I will give everything for success."

Local panelists participating in the broadcast also did not hide their high expectations for Son Heung-min and the South Korean national team. Panelist Steve Ray said, "I really want to see Son Heung-min lift the trophy." He added, "Although the South Korean national team is undergoing a generational transition, there are more players competing on the European stage now than ever before," offering a positive assessment.

Another panelist, Nick Marsh, also analyzed, "South Korea has fantastic players. They play for clubs like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), as well as in England, Germany, and the Netherlands. This certainly raises the overall level of the South Korean national team."

Meanwhile, the South Korean national football team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, will face the Czech Republic in the first match of Group A of the North American World Cup qualifiers at 11 a.m. (Korean time) on the 12th.

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