Young forwards expected to join veterans for S. Korean World Cup squad

When head coach Hong Myung-bo unveils the South Korean squad for this year's FIFA World Cup on the weekend, the list will likely feature some in-form young attackers joining seasoned veterans with previous experience at the sport's biggest event. Hong will announce his squad at a press conference in Seoul at 4 p.m. Saturday, just under a month before the kickoff of the largest World Cup in history, with Mexico, Canada and the United States set to host the 48-nation battle. South Korea, world No. 25, will play Mexico (ranked 15th), Czechia (41st) and South Africa (60th) in Group A. Hong's team is expected to be dominated by those who ply their trades overseas -- Asia, Europe and, in the case of longtime captain Son Heung-min, the United States. Son, now with Los Angeles Football Club, is among some virtual locks for the team that will try to reach the knockout stage. Son, who turns 34 in July, will be in for his fourth and possibly final World Cup. Among outfield players, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in and Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae are other national team mainstays whoWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times