South Korea leave Son on the bench, South Africa have to revamp midfield
South Korea's Son Heung-min looks dejected after being substituted during the World Cup match against Mexico at Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, onJun 18, 2026. (Photo: REUTERS/Paul Childs)
MONTERREY, Mexico: South Korea have left talisman Son Heung-min on the bench, while South Africa coach Hugo Broos has had to replace the suspended Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane for the Group A clash.
• South Korea leave out Son and bring in Oh Hyeon-Gyu, who replaced him in the defeat by Mexico, to lead the line
• Broos brings in attacking midfielder Relebohile Mofokeng and wingers Thapelo Maseko and Oswin Appollis
Teams:
South Africa: Ronwen Williams, Aubrey Modiba, Mbekezeli Mbokazi, Khuliso Mudau, Ime Okon, Thalente Mbatha, Sphephelo Sithole, Oswin Appollis, Relebohile Mofokeng, Thapelo Maseko, Evidence Makgopa
South Korea: Kim Seung-gyu, Lee Han-beom, Kim Min-jae, Lee Tae-seok, Seol Young-woo, Lee Gi-hyuk, Hwang In-beom, Paik Seung-ho, Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Kang-in, Oh Hyeon-gyu
