
World Cup 2026 Team Guide
South Korea World Cup 2026 Team Guide, Schedule, Squad & Match Updates
South Korea come into the match with a strong blend of athleticism, tactical structure, and elite attacking quality in the final third. Their recent form shows a side that is comfortable winning in different ways, whether by controlling possession phases or striking decisively in transition. That versatility makes them a serious threat in a neutral setting, especially against an opponent that likes to hold the ball high up the pitch. Son Heung-min remains the headline weapon, but South Korea's threat is broader than one player: Lee Kang-in can unlock defenses with the final pass, Hwang In-beom can dictate tempo from midfield, and Kim Min-jae anchors a back line that is usually hard to break down. Their main vulnerability is not talent but the occasional space they concede when pushing numbers forward. If South Korea stay compact and force Mexico to play through a crowded central zone, they will like their chances of nicking the decisive moments.
Competition
World Cup 2026
Captain
To be confirmed
Confederation
To be confirmed
Group
Group B

Nation Profile
Team Details
Team Name
South Korea
Country
South Korea
Coach
To be confirmed
FIFA Ranking
To be confirmed

World Cup Group
Group B
Jun 19 to Jun 24
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Team Results
Results will be updated once South Korea completes its FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.

Team Overview
South Korea come into the match with a strong blend of athleticism, tactical structure, and elite attacking quality in the final third. Their recent form shows a side that is comfortable winning in different ways, whether by controlling possession phases or striking decisively in transition. That versatility makes them a serious threat in a neutral setting, especially against an opponent that likes to hold the ball high up the pitch. Son Heung-min remains the headline weapon, but South Korea's threat is broader than one player: Lee Kang-in can unlock defenses with the final pass, Hwang In-beom can dictate tempo from midfield, and Kim Min-jae anchors a back line that is usually hard to break down. Their main vulnerability is not talent but the occasional space they concede when pushing numbers forward. If South Korea stay compact and force Mexico to play through a crowded central zone, they will like their chances of nicking the decisive moments.
Squad
Projected Squad
Goalkeepers
- Kim Seung-gyu#1
Defenders
- Kim Moon-hwan#22
- Kim Min-jae#4
- Kim Young-gwon#19
- Seol Young-woo#2
Midfielders
- Hwang In-beom#6
- Lee Jae-sung#10
- Paik Seung-ho#8
- Lee Kang-in#18
Forwards
- Son Heung-min#7
- Cho Gue-sung#9
Recent Form
Last 5 Record
Good form
3W - 1D - 1L
10/15
Points
3
Wins
1
Draws
1
Losses
Latest result: Win

Team Stats
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Matches
0
Wins
0
Draws
0
Losses
0
Goals For
0
Goals Against
0
Points

