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Guide
Strengths
Recent Korea Republic squad/profile context; no FIFA World Cup 2026 squad announced.
World Cup 2026 Team Guide
South Korea
South Korea
Fixtures set / Group A / Key player pending
Group outlook
Group A
South Korea have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Current record
3 pts
3 fixtures in current tournament data
2026 World Cup Status
South Korea at the 2026 World Cup
South Korea have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Phase
Fixtures set
3 fixtures in current tournament data
Quick Facts
Guide essentials
Group A
Group
Hong Myung-bo
Head coach
Player watch pending
Core player
Jun 22, 2026
Data checked
AFC
Confederation
25
FIFA ranking
10
World Cup appearances
Fourth place
Best World Cup
Qatar 2022
Last World Cup
Tournament storylines
What matters now
Why South Korea are worth watching in 2026
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Guide
Concerns
Final squad, injuries, and role clarity should be checked again when official squad data is published.
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Guide
Fan storyline
South Korea qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup through the AFC qualifying campaign and will make their 12th appearance at the finals. The 2026 tournament also marks their 11th consecutive World Cup, underlining their long-standing consistency as one of Asia’s strongest national teams. South Korea previously competed at the Qatar 2022 World Cup and returned to the global stage again after securing qualification in June 2025. Their 26-man squad for the tournament has already been announced, and they entered the competition with a mix of experienced leaders and established international players. South Korea are in Group A at the 2026 World Cup and began their campaign with a win over Czech Republic, giving them a strong start in the group stage.
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Guide
Historical pedigree
South Korea enter 2026 with 10 previous World Cup appearances.
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Guide
Current generation
The current-generation player hook is pending verified player data.
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Guide
Tactical identity
Tactical identity notes are based on verified team context and avoid unsupported claims.
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Guide
Tournament advantage
South Korea's group path runs through Czechia, Mexico, South Africa.
Squad & Key Players
World Cup Squad watch
Squad pending
Final 2026 World Cup squad data is not treated as official until the source record confirms it.
Squad pending: final World Cup squad data will appear here once verified player data is available.
Tactical Identity
How to read this team
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
Tactics
Pending
Tactical identity notes are pending verified editorial input.
World Cup History
Team History: South Korea FIFA World Cup record
With 10 previous World Cup appearances, South Korea has finished the highest in 4th place being in the 2002 home cup match. They were also in Qatar 2022 which extends their regular qualification streak with the AFC route which gives them an experienced competitive and pressure filled tournament identity. Their return for 2026 is their 11th World Cup and their final squad is yet to be confirmed.
Appearances10
First appearanceNot available in current data
Last appearanceQatar 2022
Best finishFourth place
TitlesNo title data in current record
Tournament-by-Tournament Results
Historical results table
Tournament-by-tournament results are not available in the current verified data set.
Memorable World Cup Moments
Moments to know
Memorable World Cup moments are pending verified editorial history notes.
Group Rivals
Same-group opponents
FAQ
South Korea World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group are South Korea in at the 2026 World Cup?
South Korea are in Group A. South Korea have played 2 group matches and currently have 3 points.
Has South Korea announced their 2026 World Cup squad?
Squad pending
Who is South Korea's key player to watch?
The key-player field is pending verified editorial data.
What is South Korea's World Cup history?
With 10 previous World Cup appearances, South Korea has finished the highest in 4th place being in the 2002 home cup match. They were also in Qatar 2022 which extends their regular qualification streak with the AFC route which gives them an experienced competitive and pressure filled tournament identity. Their return for 2026 is their 11th World Cup and their final squad is yet to be confirmed.
Sources / Last Updated
Data provenance
Team recordEditorial team guide record
Fixtures and standingsWorld Cup fixture and standing data
Squad dataPlayer records linked to this team
Last updatedJun 22, 2026