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AL RAYYAN, Qatar : Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min will spearhead the attack for South Korea in their opening World Cup match against Uruguay on Thursday, while the South American side start with Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri in a three-man front line.

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Son included in South Korea's squad for World Cup

Son Heung-min has been included in South Korea's 26-man squad for this month's World Cup finals in Qatar despite suffering a fractured eye socket playing for Tottenham Hotspur in the Champions League earlier this month.

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Son's header lifts South Korea past Cameroon

SEOUL: Son Heung-min scored for the second straight match on Tuesday (Sep 27) to lead South Korea to a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in their latest World Cup tune-up.

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Son's header gives South Korea win over Cameroon in World Cup warm-up

Son Heung-min scored for the second straight match on Tuesday to give South Korea a 1-0 home victory over Cameroon in their latest World Cup tune-up.

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South Korea coach says out-of-form Son 'not the problem'

South Korea coach Paulo Bento has no plans to talk to Son Heung-min about his poor form after naming the Spurs forward in his squad Tuesday for crucial pre-World Cup friendlies.