Son Heung-min perfectly embodies the identity of a national team everyone recognizes: a side built on blistering tempo, coordinated pressing and well-drilled patterns refined over decades of World Cups and major tournaments. Lining up on the other side, the South American team brings the flair of its region, with a physically powerful unit, aggressive in the challenge and deadly whenever it picks up speed down the flanks.
While the Asian side looks to attack in waves and combine with quick, one-touch football, the tricolores bank on winning duels, pressing high and punishing every mistake. There’s no room for holding back: in a group stage where a single point can decide who goes through, this showdown is played on a knife-edge from the opening whistle.
Qatar 2022 gave the Asian side an unforgettable group stage, capped by a decisive win against Portugal that opened the door to the round of 16, where they finally fell to Brazil. The skill and finishing of Son Heung-min, the defensive authority of Kim Min-jae and the creativity of Lee Kang-in define the character of this team.
On the other side of the draw, La Tri arrive with the experience of having gone toe-to-toe with Qatar, the Netherlands and Senegal in 2022, driven by the killer instinct of Enner Valencia, the all-round presence of Moisés Caicedo and the defensive solidity of Piero Hincapié. This is not one to catch on replay: secure your tickets and experience it live, a true clash of styles and superstars.