International Friendlies
The 33-year-old has faced growing questions about his faltering form after scoring only twice for his club Los Angeles FC this season.
His last goal for Korea Republic came in a friendly against Bolivia in November, 2025.
But the captain was back on target as Korea Republic cruised past the Caribbean team at their training camp in Salt Lake City, Utah, with fellow striker Cho Gue-sung also hitting a double.
Korea Republic will face Czechia, South Africa and co-hosts Mexico in Group A and begin their campaign against the Czechs in Guadalajara on June 11.
But the captain was back on target as Korea Republic cruised past the Caribbean team at their training camp in Salt Lake City, Utah, with fellow striker Cho Gue-sung also hitting a double.
Korea Republic will face Czechia, South Africa and co-hosts Mexico in Group A and begin their campaign against the Czechs in Guadalajara on June 11.
Son gave his team the lead five minutes before half-time, turning home a low cross in the penalty box.
He doubled their tally minutes later from the penalty spot, drilling the ball into the corner of the net.
It took his international tally to 56 goals in 144 games, two short of Cha Bum-kun's Korea Republic record.
Source: AFP
He doubled their tally minutes later from the penalty spot, drilling the ball into the corner of the net.
It took his international tally to 56 goals in 144 games, two short of Cha Bum-kun's Korea Republic record.
Source: AFP
