{"id":58720,"date":"2025-08-07T10:51:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=58720"},"modified":"2025-08-07T10:51:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:51:10","slug":"son-heung-min-press-conference-mls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/son-heung-min-press-conference-mls\/","title":{"rendered":"The USA Think Son Heung-min Can Play For Them at 2026 World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, the much anticipated Son Heung-min transfer to the MLS is complete – with the former Spurs star joining LAFC. However, in a hilarious moment at his press conference unveiling – a US Councillor seemed to think that South Korean-born Son is able to help the US win the World Cup in 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can watch the ‘awkward’<\/em> clip below at the recent Son Heung-min press conference.<\/p>\n

Son Heung-min Press Conference Sees Councillor Thinking He Can Play For US National Team\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It seems maybe the US should stick to their ‘American’ version of football.<\/p>\n

As – at the recent Son Heung-min press conference to showcase the new LAFC player – a Councillor actually seemed to think the former Premier League player can play for the USA National soccer team.<\/p>\n

Now, as most people know – but clearly not Los Angeles Councilmember Heather Hutt of the 10th District – Son’s nationality is South Korean.<\/p>\n

Meaning he’s got about as much chance of playing for the US soccer team as Donald Trump beating Usain Bolt in a 100m race.<\/p>\n

The monster gaff can be seen below with Hutt saying “No pressure, when the World Cup comes, we\u2019re expecting a win here in Los Angeles\u2026 for the USA.’ Yes, to Son. Heung. Min.”<\/em><\/p>\n

Adding “We’re so glad to have you,” she added. “You are bringing your smile and your talent, your culture, to LAFC.”<\/em><\/p>\n

USA will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026 with Canada and Mexico – which is what Councilor Hutt is referring to.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo pressure\u2026 when the World Cup comes, we are expecting a win here in LA for the USA, we are here to support you to get that done\u201d <\/p>\n

Wait, does she think Son \ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7 will play for the USMNT \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8? \ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/wK2pFF7i2G<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tactical Manager (@ManagerTactical) August 6, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n