Every World Cup Match Is So Important –Son Speaks Ahead South Korea Vs Czech

South Korean captain Son Heung-min has disclosed that every World Cup match is so important that the team will be willing to stake their lives on it.

Recall that South Korea will battle the Czech Republic in the opening fixture of Group A on Saturday.

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Approaching his fourth World Cup, he noted that he treats every game with absolute focus and the same childlike excitement as his very first tournament.

“The guys are so fired-up for this match, and I actually have to calm them down,” Son said at the pre-match press conference in Guadalajara.

“I hope our hard work will bear fruit, and I think we absolutely deserve it. The vibe is tremendous, and I can feel it from the eyes of my teammates.

“Every World Cup match is so important that, as a player, you would stake your life on it. Tomorrow, we will give everything we’ve got and more.”

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“My mindset is similar, whether it’s my first or last World Cup. I feel like a child again.

“I have never once said this is my last World Cup. The most important thing is to do my job. People can say whatever they want, and I will choose my path wisely.”

South Korea will face Mexico on June 18th before South Africa on June 24th in their final Group A match.