South Korea captain Son Heung-min talks to reporters at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on the eve of his side's World Cup opening match against the Czech Republic Credit: Ulises Ruiz / AFP

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”.

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