South Korea World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
South Korea are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group C alongside Germany, Japan, Uzbekistan. Here is everything you need to know about South Korea’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
South Korea World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | AFC |
| FIFA Ranking | #22 |
| Group | Group C |
| Group Opponents | Germany, Japan, Uzbekistan |
| Head Coach | Hong Myung-bo |
| Star Player | Son Heung-min |
| World Cup Appearances | 11 |
| Best Result | Fourth Place (2002) |
South Korea 2026 World Cup Squad
South Korea named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu, Jo Hyeon-woo, Song Bum-keun
Defenders: Kim Min-jae, Jung Seung-hyun, Kim Tae-hwan, Lee Ki-je, Hong Chul, Kim Jin-su
Midfielders: Lee Jae-sung, Jung Woo-young, Hwang In-beom, Son Jun-ho, Lee Kang-in
Forwards: Son Heung-min, Hwang Hee-chan, Cho Gue-sung, Oh Hyeon-gyu, Hwang Ui-jo
South Korea World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | South Korea vs Uzbekistan | TBC |
| June 17 | South Korea vs Japan | TBC |
| June 22 | South Korea vs Germany | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Son Heung-min
The Tottenham captain is one of the best players in the Premier League and South Korea’s greatest ever footballer. His pace, finishing and professionalism make him the heart and soul of the Korean team. This is likely his final World Cup.
Kim Min-jae
The Bayern Munich centre-back is one of the best defenders in world football. His physical presence, aerial dominance and leadership make him South Korea’s most important defensive player by some distance.
Lee Kang-in
The PSG midfielder is one of the most technically gifted Korean players of his generation. His creativity, passing and ability to unlock defences make him a crucial creative force alongside Son in Korea’s attack.
South Korea World Cup History
South Korea’s finest World Cup moment came in 2002 when they co-hosted the tournament and made a miraculous run to the semifinal, defeating Spain and Italy along the way. It remains the best performance by any Asian nation in World Cup history. They have qualified consistently since then and have produced several Premier League stars including Park Ji-sung and Son Heung-min.
How Did South Korea Qualify for World Cup 2026?
South Korea qualified through AFC Asian qualifying, winning Group B in the third round convincingly. They are consistently one of the strongest Asian nations and have qualified for every World Cup since 1986.
South Korea World Cup 2026 Prediction
South Korea face a very tough Group C with Germany and Japan. Son Heung-min gives them a world-class player capable of deciding any game on his own. Qualification from the group will be challenging but not impossible with the right performances.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on South Korea at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
