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Son Heung-min Nears South Korea Scoring Record
12 Jun
Summary
- Son Heung-min has scored 56 goals for South Korea.
- He is playing in his fourth FIFA World Cup.
- He is two goals shy of the national scoring record.
Son Heung-min is currently participating in his fourth FIFA World Cup, having achieved a significant milestone in his international career. As of 2026-06-12T04:06:41+00:00, he stands as South Korea's second-highest all-time goalscorer, with an impressive 56 goals to his name.
His consistent performance over the years has earned him 144 caps for the national team. Son is notably just two goals shy of surpassing the national scoring record of 58 goals, currently held by former footballer Cha Bum-kun.
This tournament marks his fourth World Cup appearance, following his debut in 2014 in Brazil. He also represented South Korea in the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, demonstrating his enduring impact on the sport.
Son Heung-min currently plays club football for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. His presence on the field for South Korea continues to be a source of inspiration and a key element of the team's strategy.
