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Passing the Torch: Taegeuk Warriors' Legacy Continues at 2026 World Cup.

June 19, 2026
Passing the Torch: Taegeuk Warriors' Legacy Continues at 2026 World Cup.
South Korea captain Son Heung-min attends a training session, in Mexico on June 12. (Yonhap)

The clock is ticking. The 2026 World Cup is here, and South Korea's national team is on the verge of a historic moment that could change the course of their soccer legacy forever. As the team takes to the field, a generation of veterans is facing the very real possibility that this could be their last dance. Captain Son Heung-min, 33, has hinted at the possibility that this could be his final World Cup, and the fans are on the edge of their seats, wondering what's next.

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