Korea duplicates the talisman of victories… and Son equals the historic achievement

South Korea got off to a great start to the 2026 World Cup after… He overturned his deficit with a valuable 2-1 win against the Czech national teamIn a match that saw the Taeguk Warriors record a remarkable record in their World Cup history, in addition to a new achievement for team captain Son Heung-min.

According to statistics from Opta Global Network, the victory over the Czechs carries special historical meaning as it became South Korea’s fourth ever World Cup win, achieved after falling behind 2-1.

South Korea have only won eight World Cups in their history, and half of them have come from behind to win the match 2-1, reflecting the team’s ability to cope with difficult situations in the biggest national football tournament.

On an individual level, South Korea captain Son Heung-min went on to make history at the World Cup, becoming only the second player to represent his country in 4 different editions of the tournament.

The former Tottenham Hotspur star played in 2014, 2018, 2022 and 2026, equaling the all-time record held by current national team coach Hong Myung-Bo, who represented South Korea four times in a row between 1990 and 2002.

Son is considered one of the most popular stars in Asian football of the modern era, having played a key role in his country’s national team career in recent years, as well as becoming one of the most influential and influential Korean players on the world stage.