Son Heung-Min Called Up for South Korea's World Cup Qualifiers, Promotes Mental Health Awareness
South Korean football star Son Heung-Min has been called up for his national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Despite a recent 5-0 friendly loss to Brazil, where Son played for an hour, the forward remains positive and has been promoting mental health awareness alongside Harry Kane. Son, who recently moved to LAFC from Tottenham, has quickly made an impact in the MLS. In eight games, he has scored eight goals and assisted twice, helping his team climb to third in the Western Conference, just a point behind the leaders. Before leaving Spurs, Son won the Champions League, capping off a successful spell in Europe. Off the pitch, Son and Kane, his former Tottenham teammate, have joined forces to raise awareness about mental health. They shared a video on Kane's Instagram to mark World Mental Health Day. Kane's foundation aims to encourage open conversations about mental health, a cause Son is also passionate about. Recently, LAFC teammate Jude Bellingham opened up about feeling vulnerable on the same day. Son will temporarily leave LAFC to represent South Korea in their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Despite the team's recent friendly defeat, Son remains optimistic, as seen in his post-match quote, 'The sun rises every morning.' His advice to his younger self, to remember why he started football and work hard during tough times, reflects his resilient spirit. Fans eagerly await his return to LAFC, where he continues to make a significant impact on and off the field.
