South Korea captain Son Heung-min has been ranked 81st in a newly released list of the top 100 players expected to feature at the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to U.S. media outlet Fox Sports.
The tournament, set to kick off next month across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, is already generating global excitement as teams finalize their squads.
Son, who currently plays for Los Angeles FC, remains one of Asia’s most influential footballers. The 31-year-old forward previously spent a decade at Tottenham Hotspur, where he built a strong reputation as a prolific attacker.
Record-Breaking Career for South Korea
Son is widely regarded as one of South Korea’s greatest players. According to compiled data, he has earned 143 international caps and scored 54 goals for the national team. This makes him the most-capped player in South Korea men’s football history and the second-highest goal scorer of all time.
He currently trails only Cha Bum-kun, who holds the national scoring record with 58 goals—just four ahead of Son.
Ranking Context: Who’s Above and Below?
In the Fox Sports ranking, several notable players are placed just below Son, including:
- Reece James (82)
- Jeremie Frimpong (83)
- Marc Guehi (84)
- Fabián Ruiz (85)
Meanwhile, players ranked slightly above him include:
- Jules Koundé (80)
- Christian Pulisic (79)
- Arda Güler (78)
- Viktor Gyökeres (77)
- Dani Olmo (76)
Another South Korean star, Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich, appears further down the list at 98th.
Group Stage Challenge Awaits
At the 2026 World Cup, Son and South Korea are set to compete in Group A, where they will face strong opposition including Mexico, Czech Republic, and South Africa.
With his leadership, experience, and goal-scoring ability, Son Heung-min is expected to play a key role as South Korea aims to make a deep run in the tournament.
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