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Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab has had some almost unbelievable months behind him. Just a few months ago still playing in the 3. Liga, the Eintracht Frankfurt youngster will take part in the 2026 World Cup in just a few weeks. Amaimouni-Echghouyab has made Morocco’s squad for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. That was made official yesterday during the squad announcement. In the group stage, the North Africans will face Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi is rewarding the 21-year-old for a strong second half of the season in the SGE shirt. After his winter move from TSG Hoffenheim’s second team, Amaimouni-Echghouyab contributed an impressive two goals and three assists for a struggling Eintracht side. Now he is set to continue on football’s biggest stage! This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.
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Son Heung-min of the Korean national football team speaks during an interview at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on May 26. [YONHAP] LOS ANGELES — “This could be my last World Cup,” said Korea captain Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman near Salt Lake City, Utah, Tuesday, as the veteran forward began preparations for what may be his fourth and final appearance on football’s biggest stage. “I hope fans will continue to support me so I can bring my journey with the Korean national team to a beautiful close.” Related Article Despite strong fan support, Son Heung-min still scoreless in last home MLS match before World Cup Korea's captain Son Heung-min to take childlike joy to 4th World Cup Can Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in overcome past differences? Korea's World Cup chances may depend on it. Son Heung-min to lead Korea's 2026 World Cup squad as roster announced Son took part in the team’s first training session the same day at Zions Bank Training Center. He spoke with reporters before training, while FIFA also released a separate interview with him that day. “How many World Cups I’ve played in is not important,” Son said. “Every player earned this through hard work from the second qualifying round to the final qualifiers. I want to prepare for this tournament with the same excitement I felt before my first World Cup and perform well in good physical condition.” He added, “I’ve never lacked confidence while playing football. I was worried about my condition because of the packed schedule. Just being here healthy and without injuries is already something I’m very happy about.” Son Heung-min of the Korean national football team speaks during an interview at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on May 26. [YONHAP] Less than a month is left for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, held in North and Central America. It will kick off on June 11 and run through July 19. Korea was drawn into Group A alongside difficult opponents, including Mexico and the Czech Republic. But Son was still confident. “That’s why football is loved so much,” he said. “The stronger team does not always win. I think that’s what makes people love this sport.” With this in mind, Son shared how he would approach each game, recalling past memories. “We beat Portugal at the last World Cup and Germany in 2018,” he said. “When we face strong teams, we try to remember the good memories from those matches as we go into the game.” Son Heung-min, third from left, of the Korean national football team, takes part in training at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on May 26. [YONHAP] For Son, he explained "details" are the most important factor to consider ahead of the World Cup. “[At the World Cup,] the difference in football ability between players is paper-thin,” he said. “But that single sheet of paper is filled with countless details.” “We need to work on things in training, like which direction to make a pass and how to move afterward,” he added, stressing, “We should know where our teammate is even with our eyes closed.” Son Heung-min, left, of the Korean national football team trains with his teammates at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on May 26. [YONHAP] Giving everything rather than talking about results With the World Cup approaching, many football fans are hoping for a strong performance from the national team led by Hong Myung-bo, despite ongoing criticism over the head coach’s tactical approach. When asked about the team’s expectations for the tournament, Son was careful in his answers. “Of course, we want to go further and perform better than we did at the last World Cup,” Son said. “But results cannot be predicted. As desperately as we prepare, our opponents prepare just as desperately.” He stressed that at the moment, the most important thing is “to give everything every day in training without regrets” rather than talking about upcoming results. “If we train well, good results will naturally and gladly follow,” Son said. Son Heung-min, center, of the Korean national football team trains with his teammates at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on May 26. [YONHAP] Son is known for not hiding his emotions at the World Cup and sometimes breaking down in tears. He honestly shared that he felt there was a need to hide emotions. “Whether the tears come from hard work, disappointment or joy, what matters most is giving everything and having no regrets,” Son said. “I try not to attach too much meaning to those emotions.” He added, “The World Cup is a festival. Representing your country on that stage is not an opportunity given to everyone. I want to enjoy it and make it memorable.” The Korean national football team trains at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on May 26. [YONHAP] A new football history coming? If Son scores at this World Cup, he will set a new record in Korean football history by becoming the player with most goals scored at the tournament among Korean footballers. He has scored three goals across his previous three World Cup appearances. He scored his first World Cup goal against Algeria at the 2014 tournament in Brazil, then added two more at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He scored with one of his trademark curling shots against Mexico before completing the so-called Miracle of Kazan with a late solo run and decisive goal against then-defending champion, Germany. Son is currently tied with Ahn Jung-hwan and Park Ji-sung for the most World Cup goals scored by a Korean player. “Of course, it’s impossible not to hear about those records,” Son said. “People around me talk about it a lot and fans are interested, so naturally I hear and see those things, too.” “But I’m not thinking too much about it,” he added. Son Heung-min, center, of the Korean national football team trains with his teammates at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman, Utah, on May 26. [YONHAP] Son, currently running in Los Angeles FC, has yet to score during the first 15 rounds of the Major League Soccer regular season this year, although he has recorded nine assists. That has led to repeated criticism that he is past his prime. The captain dismissed those comments, saying that he is in good condition and even gave a joke. “A lot of people are worried because of my league performances, but I only worry when I’m actually playing badly,” Son said. “I don’t think that’s the case right now. My condition and fitness are good.” “I joked in another interview that maybe I was saving my goals for the World Cup,” he added with a laugh. “If you always put the team first and think about how the team can improve, goals will come naturally.” This article was originally written in Korean and translated by a bilingual reporter with the help of generative AI tools. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom. BY PIH JU-YOUNG [kim.jiye@joongang.co.kr]
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