31 Mar
Tue
•20:00
Soldier Field Stadium • Chicago
The Red Devils arrive at the 2026 World Cup with a brand of patient football, dominating possession and overflowing with creative talent between the lines to unlock defenses with that killer final pass.
Opposite them, the Asian side stays true to its identity: relentless high pressing, tireless physical effort, and lightning-fast vertical transitions as soon as they win the ball back.
The two teams have already crossed paths at World Cup finals, with extremely tight contests in 1998 and 2014 that were decided by the smallest of details. In a group this demanding, every single point is worth its weight in gold: a sloppy pass out from the back, a poorly timed counter, or a burst of brilliance from Son or any Belgian striker could completely flip the standings in just ninety minutes.
The Eastern powerhouse proudly looks back on its historic run to the 2002 semi-finals and its spot in the last 16 at Qatar 2022, clinched after a dramatic final matchday win over Portugal.
Led by Son Heung-min up front and anchored at the back by the authority of Kim Min-jae, this Asian side stands up to any footballing giant without fear.
The European outfit comes in backed by its third place in 2018 and years spent at the very top of the FIFA World Rankings, driven by the imagination of Kevin De Bruyne and the ruthless finishing of Romelu Lukaku. This is a showdown between two all-out attacking, ultra-competitive national teams. Don’t just watch it on TV: lock in your tickets and experience this World Cup South Korea–Belgium live from the stands.