South Korea

South Korea National Team Profile

Welcome to the official 2026 FIFA World Cup team profile for South Korea (KOR).

Group Stage Allocations

• Tournament Group: Group A
• Primary Country Code: KOR

Scheduled Group Stage Matchups

In the path to the knockout rounds, South Korea faces off against the following Group A opponents:

• South Korea vs Mexico (KOR vs MEX)
• South Korea vs Czech Republic (KOR vs CZE)
• South Korea vs South Africa (KOR vs RSA)

Full Squad Roster (Key Players)

GK: Jo H.W.; DF: Kim M.J., Kim Y.G.; MF: Lee K.I., Hwang I.B.; FW: Son Heung-min, Hwang H.C.

Historical Context

Asia's most successful World Cup nation. Known for their high-intensity press and explosive counter-attacks, making their 11th consecutive appearance.

Best World Cup Performance

🏆 Fourth Place in 2002 as tournament co-hosts.