16 July 2026
Son's World Cup Misery Follows Him Back to LA
Son Heung-min struggled badly in front of goal for South Korea and MLS fans will be watching to see if that form carries over.
South Korea's early exit from the World Cup left a familiar face carrying much of the blame, at least in front of goal. According to The Guardian, Son Heung-min led his country with seven shots during the tournament but managed to land just one on target, contributing to a group-stage exit that surprised many.
The MLS season resumes this week after a six-week pause for the World Cup, and The Guardian notes that Son's form for LA will be closely watched. If not for appearances in the Concacad Champions League and a May friendly, his recent returns in front of goal paint a concerning picture for one of the sport's most celebrated forwards.
For a player of Son's stature, the World Cup will have been a painful chapter. Whether he can rediscover his sharpness in the colours of his club side is now one of the big talking points as the American league gets back under way.
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