From friction to flair: Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in are the duo everyone is watching

Before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, South Korean fans knew one thing: if the Taeguk Warriors were going to make a deep run, they would need their two biggest stars to click.

After just one match, they have given fans reason for optimism.

South Korea's 2-1 comeback victory over the Czech Republic in Group A on Friday has fueled growing anticipation around the partnership between captain Son Heung-min and playmaker Lee Kang-in, with even Czech media singling them out as the decisive differe ...