🇰🇷 South Korea
Group A
- Coach
- Hong Myung-bo
- World Cup appearances
- 11
- Best result
- Semi-finals 2002
- FIFA ranking
- #23
- Key players
- Son Heung-minHwang Hee-chanLee Kang-in
South Korea enters the 2026 World Cup with a blend of experienced veterans and dynamic young talent. Known for their high-pressing style and rapid counter-attacks, the team has shown strong recent form in Asian qualifiers. Key strengths include a disciplined defense and the creative spark of Son Heung-min, making them a potential dark horse in the tournament.
Matches
News
World Cup 2026 Groups: Full 48-Team Draw and Expanded Format Unveiled
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Norway 2026 World Cup Squad Analysis: Tangvik’s Penalty Secret and Haaland’s Hope
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Ghana World Cup Squad: Kudus Out With Quad Injury, Ayew Leads New-Look Team
Ghana announced their 2026 World Cup squad without star midfielder Mohammed Kudus, ruled out by a quad injury. The Black Stars must now reconfigure their attack for Group J without their creative linchpin.
World Cup 2026 Groups: Complete 48-Team List and In-Depth Analysis
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada, will feature 48 teams in 12 groups. Top two and eight best third-placed teams advance to a new round of 32.
2026 World Cup Guide: Schedule, USMNT Players, How to Watch on FOX
The 2026 FIFA World Cup expands to 48 teams across US, Mexico, Canada. 104 matches from June 11 to July 19. Free streaming of key matches. Latest details from Yahoo Sports and FOX Sports.
Czechia's 2026 World Cup Squad: Patrik Schick Leads Provisional Roster
For the first time in 20 years, the Czech Republic will play in a World Cup. The preliminary squad for 2026 includes star striker Patrik Schick. The team open against South Korea on June 12 in Guadalajara.
World Cup 2026 Squads: Mitoma Out, Lukaku’s Fitness Risk & Dzeko’s Record Quest
As the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup nears, nations release squads featuring veteran stars like Edin Dzeko and shock omissions, reflecting the high-stakes selection process.