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Son keeping 'fired-up' South Koreans calm as World Cup kicks off
South Korea captain Son Heung-min said on Wednesday his teammates were so excited about their World Cup opener against the Czech Republic he could "feel it in their eyes".
Son will lead out his side on Thursday in the tournament's second match after co-hosts Mexico kick-off the showpiece against South Africa.
"The guys are so fired-up for this match, and I actually have to calm them down," Son said at the pre-match press conference in Guadalajara.
"I hope our hard work will bear fruit, and I think we absolutely deserve it. The vibe is tremendous, and I can feel it from the eyes of my teammates.
"Every World Cup match is so important that, as a player, you would stake your life on it. Tomorrow, we will give everything we've got and more."
Former Tottenham star Son, 33, comes into his fourth and possibly his last World Cup after a poor season for his new club, Los Angeles FC, scoring just twice.
He said his excitement for football's global showpiece never dimmed.
"My mindset is similar, whether it's my first or last World Cup. I feel like a child again," he said.
"I have never once said this is my last World Cup. The most important thing is to do my job. People can say whatever they want, and I will choose my path wisely."
South Korea will face Mexico on June 18 before South Africa on June 24 in their final Group A match.
Ch.Siegenthaler--NZN
