In the World Cup group stage qualifier against China, South Korea’s captain, Son Heung-min, scored two crucial goals, leading his team to a 3-0 victory. Despite the triumph, Son expressed dissatisfaction with provocative comments from Chinese players and media ahead of the match.

Tottenham captain Son, along with defender Jeong, secured the win, maintaining South Korea’s perfect 6-point score in the 2026 World Cup qualification race. Speaking to South Korean television afterward, Son stated, “I was unhappy that they (the Chinese team and media) were saying they know how to stop me and that they don’t care at all.”

Despite pre-game comments, Son showcased his skills, scoring two goals and responding to critics appropriately. With 38 goals in 114 international matches, the 31-year-old displayed his prowess by converting an 11th-minute penalty and closing his lips with a finger in response to commentators.

The victory solidified South Korea’s dominance in the qualifiers, with eight goals scored and a clean sheet maintained. Son’s stellar performance, including a free-kick assist for Jeong’s goal, showcased the team’s strength. The regional World Cup qualifiers will temporarily pause for the Asian Cup in Qatar in January and February.

Here is the highlight video of South Korea vs China, which ended with a 3-0 victory for South Korea.

Heung-min Son

Heung-Min Son

Forwarder, Midfielder

South Korea

Age: 32

184 cm

78 kg

Season 2024
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Played 1 0 Missed
Minutes 61 61.0 Avg
Goals 0 0.0 Avg
Assist 0 0.0 Avg
Attempt 0 0.0 Avg
Passes 24 24.00.0% AvgSucc
Yellow 0 0.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 12 times for 983 minutes for Premier League.

Heung-min Son scored 8 goals for Tottenham Hotspur. He procured one assist. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 4th in Premier League. In the last match Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The next match in Premier League will be against Aston Villa.

Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats

Tottenham Hotspur

Manager: Angelos Postecoglou
Premier League
Rank 5th
Win 19
Draw 6
Loss 12
Goals 71-61
Diff 10
Top 3 Scorers
H.Son (17)
Richarlison (11)
D.Kulusevski (8)
This season
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Tottenham Hotspur is currently 4th in the Premier League with 26 points.

In the last 12 games, it has won 8 times, drawn twice, and lost twice. In its last match, Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 against Wolverhampton Wanderers.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 24 goals and conceding 15.​

Tottenham Hotspur will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Sunday 26th of November in London. The prediction is Tottenham Hotspur winning the match.​

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