(World Cup) Son Heung-min benched at start of key match vs. South Africa (opens original article in a new tab)

South Korea's captain Son Heung-min was not in the starting lineup for their World Cup match against South Africa, with Oh Hyeon-gyu taking his place as the forward. South Korea needs a win or draw to advance to the knockout stage.

• Son Heung-min was benched for South Korea's World Cup match against South Africa
• Oh Hyeon-gyu replaced Son as the forward in the starting lineup
• South Korea needs a win or draw to advance to the knockout stage