Yahoo! Sports on Wednesday unveiled its list of standout players from 48 countries for the quadrennial football tournament, just days before the month-long event kicks off across the three host countries of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. on Thursday.
Son, set to make his fourth World Cup appearance, was among those selected.
It pointed out that Son's recovery in form could be a decisive factor in South Korea's chances of advancing to the next round.
"The former Tottenham winger has played the last two seasons for LAFC in MLS and enters the World Cup on a goal drought," it said, adding, "If Son can rediscover his goal-scoring form, South Korea has a phenomenal chance of getting out of the group stage."
The list also includes global stars such as Lionel Messi of Argentina, England's Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, France's Ousmane Dembélé, and Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal.
Grouped with Mexico and South Africa, South Korea will face Czechia, better known as the Czech Republic, in its opening group-stage match scheduled for Thursday.
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