Shomurodov Arrives With Uzbekistan's Record 47 Goals for Today's Match Against Korea… Son Heung-min Chases Goal No. 59

Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov (31) has been named in the squad for the match against Korea at 8 p.m. on the 6th in Yongin. The striker, a former Turkish top scorer, has 47 international goals. Son Heung-min is chasing his 59th.

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Three-Line Summary

The Korea-Uzbekistan match kicks off at 8 p.m. on the 6th at Mir Stadium in Yongin, and will be broadcast by TV Chosun, tvN and Coupang Play.
Shomurodov (31) is Uzbekistan's all-time leading scorer, with 47 goals in 96 international matches. In April he moved permanently to Basaksehir for a transfer fee of 2.8 million euros.
Son Heung-min is level with Cha Bum-kun on 58 goals. One goal today would make him Korea's sole all-time leading men's international scorer.

"We have to approach every match with complete seriousness." That is what Uzbekistan head coach Fabio Cannavaro said ahead of the Korea match. Uzbekistan has not beaten Korea once in the 32 years since 1994. Captain Eldor Shomurodov is in the Uzbekistan squad coming to break that record.

The match kicks off at 8 p.m. on Tuesday the 6th at Mir Stadium in Yongin. TV Chosun, tvN and Coupang Play will handle the broadcast. On the other side, Son Heung-min (34) is going for his 59th international goal.

Shomurodov Is 31, Settled in Turkey on a 2.8 Million Euro Transfer

Shomurodov was born on June 29, 1995, making him 31 in international age on match day. He is a 1.90 m striker. After playing for Bunyodkor in 2015, he went through Rostov (Russia) and Genoa (Italy) before joining AS Roma in 2021.

In July 2025, Basaksehir paid a loan fee of 3 million euros to take him. Milliyet reports that in his first season he shared the Super Lig top-scorer title with Paul Onuachu on 22 goals. On April 22, 2026, the club completed a permanent transfer for 2.8 million euros. Roma also kept a sell-on clause entitling them to 10% of the transfer fee.

Shomurodov's 47 International Goals: Three Losses at the World Cup, Then a Brace Against Iran

The summer was bitter. Uzbekistan lost all 3 matches at its first World Cup finals and went out in the group stage. Shomurodov's only goal was 1 against DR Congo. In the match against Iran on September 24, he scored in the 10th minute of the first half and the 13th minute of the second half (penalty) to lead Uzbekistan to a 3-1 win.

Jamin's tally puts his international record at 96 matches and 47 goals, the most in Uzbekistan history (including 2 goals against Iran on September 24). Photomak reports that he has 6 goals in 6 matches this season, tied for 3rd in the scoring chart (as of 2026.10.01). He has scored 6 of Basaksehir's 10 league goals, 60%, all by himself.

2026-27 Super Lig Top Scorers (as of 2026.10.01, Photomak)

Rank	Player	Goals
Tied 1st	Mohamed Salah	7 goals
Tied 1st	Gift Orban	7 goals
Tied 3rd	Eldor Shomurodov	6 goals
Tied 3rd	Victor Osimhen	6 goals
Tied 3rd	Vedat Muriqi	6 goals

Korea vs. Uzbekistan Broadcast at 8 p.m., Son Heung-min Chases Goal No. 59

The September 24 match against Ecuador was a 3-0 win, and according to Topstar News, Oh Hyun-gyu (25) scored the first goal of the Moreno era. The September 28 match against Uruguay was a 1-4 defeat, but Son Heung-min scored his 58th goal in his 149th international match to move level with Cha Bum-kun in 1st place. The October 2 match against Venezuela ended 0-0, and Son played 85 minutes without scoring.

Son Heung-min has 58 goals in 150 matches, 0.39 per match, while Shomurodov has 47 goals in 96 matches, 0.49 per match. Their market values run the other way. Oh Hyun-gyu's transfer fee of 14 million euros is 5 times Shomurodov's permanent transfer fee of 2.8 million euros.

Player	Age	Club	International goals	Representative amount
Eldor Shomurodov	31	Basaksehir	47 goals (96 matches)	Permanent transfer fee of 2.8 million euros
Son Heung-min	34	LAFC	58 goals (150 matches)	Guaranteed salary of $11,152,852 (2nd in MLS, as of 2026.04.16)
Oh Hyun-gyu	25	Besiktas	Reportedly 8 goals (Topstar News, not cross-verified)	Transfer fee of 14 million euros

In the all-time record, Korea leads with 11 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss in 16 matches. The only defeat was a 0-1 loss at the 1994 Hiroshima Asian Games. In the FIFA rankings, Korea is 32nd and Uzbekistan 60th (as of the announcement on 2026.07.20). Uzbekistan has included overseas-based players such as Khusanov (Manchester City) and Urinbayev (Antwerp) in its squad. Coach Cannavaro has signaled rotation.

The biggest issue is defense. Korea allowed 12 shots against Venezuela. Kim Min-jae said, "The whole team has to fight together and defend, but it isn't working well." Sports Kyunghyang reported that this match is 'effectively the last chance' for coach Moreno, who sticks to a 4-4-2 with two strikers. British outlet Sportsmole predicted a 1-1 draw.

The two captains have piled up 47 and 58 goals. The number Korean fans are waiting for tonight is 59.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where can I watch the Korea-Uzbekistan match?

The match, played at 8 p.m. on Tuesday the 6th at Mir Stadium in Yongin, will be broadcast by TV Chosun, tvN and Coupang Play. Some English-language outlets listed the venue as Daejeon, but the Korea Football Association's official listing is Yongin.

Q. How old is Shomurodov?

He was born on June 29, 1995, making him 31 in international age on match day. He is 1.90 m tall, and his contract with Basaksehir runs through the summer of 2029.

Q. How many international goals does Son Heung-min have?

In his 149th international match, against Uruguay on September 28, he scored his 58th goal. He is tied with Cha Bum-kun for the most international goals by a Korean man. One more goal against Uzbekistan would put him in sole first place.

Related Official Sites

Korea Football Association (KFA) official website — national team schedule, squad and match information
FIFA Men's World Ranking — Korea Republic — check the new rankings to be announced on October 7

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