NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 28, 2026 UTC
Captain Son Heung-min enters a friendly match against Uruguay at the Seoul World Cup Stadium sitting just one goal away from tying South Korea's all-time scoring record. MK Sports and Star News report that Son has scored 57 goals in 148 A-matches, putting him one behind legendary former player Cha Bum-kun, who scored 58 goals in 136 appearances. Head coach Robert Moreno deployed a 4-4-2 formation with Son and Oh Hyun-gyu starting up front. [1] [2]
South Korea enters the fixture following a 3-0 victory over Ecuador in Moreno's managerial debut. Meanwhile, Uruguay's starting lineup features Darwin Nunez and Rodrigo Bentancur under interim coach Diego Forlan, following their recent match against Japan. [1] [2]
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- Will it be a TOP legend beyond Cha Bum-keun…Son Heung-min has 'only one goal' up to the most goals in the A-match between South Korea and South Korea. [MK Issue] — 2026-09-28T16:59:00+09:00
- 'One Goal Short of South Korea's All-Time Record' Son Heung-min to Start! Lee Kang-in Also in Lineup… Moreno's Squad Announces Starting XI for Uruguay Match [Sangam Field] — 2026-09-28T19:15:16+09:00