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Group A · FIFA #23 · AFC
Squad
Official squad list for South Korea will appear here when published by FIFA for World Cup 2026.
Team overview
South Korea are in Group A at the FIFA World Cup 2026 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. They represent AFC and their best finish at a FIFA World Cup is Fourth place (2002). Squad lists and match statistics on this page update from FIFA and verified match reports only.
World Cup 2026
- Group
- Group A
- Confederation
- AFC
- FIFA ranking
- #23
- Qualification
- Qualified
- Qualification route
- Qualified via AFC pathway
- Draw confirmation
- Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw
- Group position
- 2nd
- Group points
- 3
Tournament statistics
1Played
1Wins
0Draws
0Losses
0Goals for
0Goals against
0Clean sheets
Recent form
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico vs South KoreaThursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | Scheduled |
| 2 | South Korea vs Czechia (2-1)Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | Full time |
| 3 | South Korea vs South AfricaMatchday 3 · Group A | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Appearances11 appearances
Best finishFourth place (2002)
Head coach
Hong Myung-bo
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Group A rivals
FAQ
- What group is South Korea in at World Cup 2026?
- Group A, per the official FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.
- Who is the South Korea head coach for World Cup 2026?
- Hong Myung-bo is listed as head coach. Confirm lineups on FIFA match day.
- What is South Korea's best World Cup finish?
- Fourth place (2002)
- How did South Korea qualify for World Cup 2026?
- Qualified via AFC pathway. Confirmed at FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw.