{"id":634161,"date":"2026-06-12T03:12:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/634161\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T03:12:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T03:12:12","slug":"world-cup-2026-live-son-heung-min-threatening-for-south-korea-against-czech-republic-after-mexico-dominate-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/634161\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026 live: Son Heung Min threatening for South Korea against Czech Republic after Mexico dominate South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

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South Korea 0-0 Czech Republic<\/p>\n

The second half is underway in Mexico, and Czechia are on the attack.<\/p>\n

Lawrence Ostlere12 June 2026 04:07<\/p>\n

<\/a>Son Heung Min squanders South Korea chance as Czech Republic survive <\/p>\n

45+2 mins – South Korea 0-0 Czech Republic<\/p>\n

Son Heung Min has missed another chance for South Korea with Czech Republic desperate for half-time. <\/p>\n

The LAFC star started the move and the slick movement was impressive with the delicate reverse ball affording him a great look at goal after crashing the box. <\/p>\n

But Son slipped at the crucial moment, still 0-0.<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 June 2026 03:49<\/p>\n

<\/a>Czech Republic on the ropes as Son Heung Min fires wide for South Korea<\/p>\n

40 mins – South Korea 0-0 Czech Republic<\/p>\n

South Korea should be ahead! Czech Republic are on the ropes here, with Son Heung Min firing off shots at Matej Kovar\u2019s goal.<\/p>\n

But the LAFC star is unable to find the target, despite time and space, on two occasions as we approach the break. <\/p>\n

It should be noted, the hydration break disrupted the tempo of the game, just like it did in Mexico City between Mexico and South Africa.<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 June 2026 03:44<\/p>\n

<\/a>Czech Republic growing in confidence after weathering South Korea storm<\/p>\n

30 mins – South Korea 0-0 Czech Republic<\/p>\n

South Korea\u2019s play has been met by a stubborn a Czech Republic outfit.<\/p>\n

Despite holding 53% possession, with 34% to Czech Republic and 13% \u201cin contest,\u201d in the words of FS1, there is a growing confidence in Miroslav Koubek\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

They are growing into this contest. 0-0.<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 June 2026 03:34<\/p>\n

<\/a>CHANCE! South Korea goes close through Son Heung Min<\/p>\n

12 mins – South Korea 0-0 Czech Republic<\/p>\n

Lee Jae-Sung was in behind for South Korea, with Czech Republic carved open. <\/p>\n

A lovely lay-off for Son Heung Min, but his shot is deflected wide. <\/p>\n

And then Lee Kang-In has a swing, the ball is moving all over the place, but Matej Kovar punches it clear. All Korea so far! <\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 June 2026 03:15<\/p>\n

<\/a>South Korea v Czech Republic\"CzechCzech Republic’s Patrik Schick during the warm up (Reuters)\"Tae-SeokTae-Seok Lee #13 of Korea Republic warms up (Getty)<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 June 2026 02:56<\/p>\n

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Alan Smith12 June 2026 02:49<\/p>\n

<\/a>John Terry tips South Africa to rediscover identity after World Cup setback<\/p>\n

“Every game is so difficult,” John Terry says. “It’s a really young group, they’ll be better for this.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to see passion, in the games I’ve seen, it’s front-foot, from the outside, there’s a gameplan. Tonight, are we building up from the back, I’m not sure, are we going direct or long, I’m not sure.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don’t know what South Africa team that was tonight, we want to see a South Africa team that is passionate and gives it a go.”<\/p>\n

Jack Rathborn12 June 2026 02:34<\/p>\n

<\/a>Roy Keane sums up South Africa<\/p>\n

\u201cTo self-destruct like that? You\u2019ve got no chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alan Smith12 June 2026 02:30<\/p>\n

<\/a>South Korea line-up to face Czech Republic<\/p>\n

South Korea XI: Kim; Han-beom, Min-Jae, Gi-hyuk; Young-woo, Inbeom, Paik, Tae-seok; Kang-in, Jae-sung; Son<\/p>\n

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