South Korea

South Korea

韩国

FIFA Ranking
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Confederation
AFC
Founded
1928
2026 World Cup GroupA
South KoreaSouth Korea
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About South Korea National Football Team

The South Korea national football team is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup. Currently ranked #null by FIFA, they are placed in Group A. Follow the latest South Korea World Cup news, explore their full squad roster below, and gear up to support them in the upcoming tournament.

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Team Info

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Founded1928
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Head CoachHong Myungbo
Hong Myungbo
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ConfederationAFC

Key Statistics

#
FIFA Ranking
A
2026 World Cup Group
26
Squad Size
27.6
Avg Age

Squad (26)

Provisional squad

This squad may change before final confirmation. Updated: 2026-07-15

Seung-Gyu Kim
Seung-Gyu Kim
Goalkeeper
35South Korea
Bum-keun Song
Bum-keun Song
Goalkeeper
28South Korea
Hyeon-woo Jo
Hyeon-woo Jo
Goalkeeper
34South Korea
Min-Jae Kim
Min-Jae Kim
Defence
29South Korea
Moon-hwan Kim
Moon-hwan Kim
Defence
30South Korea
Han-bum Lee
Han-bum Lee
Defence
24South Korea
Young-woo Seol
Young-woo Seol
Defence
27South Korea
Jin-seob Park
Jin-seob Park
Defence
30South Korea
Tae-hyeon Kim
Tae-hyeon Kim
Defence
25South Korea
Gi-hyuk Lee
Gi-hyuk Lee
Defence
26South Korea
Tae-seok Lee
Tae-seok Lee
Defence
23South Korea
Cho Wi-Je
Cho Wi-Je
Defence
24South Korea
Jens Castrop
Jens Castrop
Midfield
22South Korea
In-beom Hwang
In-beom Hwang
Midfield
29South Korea
Dong-gyeong Lee
Dong-gyeong Lee
Midfield
28South Korea
Jae-sung Lee
Jae-sung Lee
Midfield
33South Korea
Jin-Gyu Kim
Jin-Gyu Kim
Midfield
29South Korea
Seung-Ho Paik
Seung-Ho Paik
Midfield
29South Korea
Kang-in Lee
Kang-in Lee
Midfield
25South Korea
Joon-ho Bae
Joon-ho Bae
Midfield
22South Korea
Hwang Heechan
Hwang Heechan
Offence
30South Korea
Heung-min Son
Heung-min Son
Offence
34South Korea
Hyun-jun Yang
Hyun-jun Yang
Offence
24South Korea
Gue-Sung Cho
Gue-Sung Cho
Offence
28South Korea
Hyun-Gyu Oh
Hyun-Gyu Oh
Offence
25South Korea
Ji-sung Eom
Ji-sung Eom
Offence
24South Korea

Team History & Legacy

South Korea is a national football team representing the AFC confederation, founded in 1928 and currently ranked #null in the FIFA World Rankings. While they may not count World Cup titles among their honors, their journey to the 2026 tournament represents years of dedication and growth. Under the guidance of head coach Hong Myungbo, South Korea have been steadily building a competitive squad capable of challenging established footballing nations. Their roster features players who ply their trade in top leagues around the world, bringing tactical awareness and big-game experience back to the national setup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a significant milestone for South Korea. Drawn into Group A, they face a challenging but navigable path. With the expanded 48-team format offering more opportunities than ever, South Korea are well-positioned to make their mark. Every match at the World Cup is an opportunity to write history, and this squad has the talent and determination to produce memorable performances.

2026 World Cup Prediction

Ranked #null by FIFA, South Korea enter the 2026 World Cup as one of the world's elite football teams. Under the tactical direction of Hong Myungbo, the team has shown promising form and competitive discipline in recent qualifying campaigns. Based on current rankings and squad performances, their group-stage outlook is widely viewed as favorable. While they may not be among the outright favorites, the World Cup has a long tradition of producing upsets and breakthrough performances from underdog teams. The 2026 World Cup's expanded 48-team format means the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. If South Korea can deliver in the decisive group-stage matches, a place in the elimination rounds is well within reach. Fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see if this squad can produce a tournament to remember.

Group Stage Analysis

South Korea have been drawn into Group A, where they will face Mexico (FIFA #null), South Africa (FIFA #null), Czechia (FIFA #null). The competitive balance within this group will play a decisive role in determining South Korea's path to the knockout stage. In terms of FIFA rankings, South Korea hold the highest position in the group, giving them a theoretical edge. The 2026 World Cup introduces a new 48-team format with groups of four, where the top two teams and the eight best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32. The opening match matters: a strong start can establish confidence and rhythm, while the new qualification rules make every group-stage point valuable. South Korea must settle quickly and set the tone early. Squad depth, rotation management and adaptability across different venues and conditions will be equally important. Regardless of rankings, the World Cup group stage never fails to deliver surprises — every matchday has the potential to reshape the qualification picture.