The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a record nine Asian nations. Many Asian stars aim to surpass South Korea’s 2002 semifinal run. The Peoples Gazette highlights five key Asian footballers to watch: Son Heung-min (South Korea), Kim Min-jae (South Korea), Daichi Kamada (Japan), Mehdi Taremi (Iran), and Saud Abdulhamid (Saudi Arabia). These players bring top-tier club experience and national team prowess to North America.
