South Korea
Republic of Korea
FIFA Rank:#22Group:A
Team Summary
South Korea is competing in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under AFC confederation, they are scheduled to play three group stage matches starting on the first week of the tournament.
South Korea Match Schedule
Match 2GROUPGroup A
South Korea2 - 1
FINALCzechia
2026-06-11Local: 20:00
Estadio AkronGuadalajara
Match 28GROUPGroup A
Mexico1 - 0
FINALSouth Korea
2026-06-18Local: 19:00
Estadio AkronGuadalajara
Match 54GROUPGroup A
South Africa1 - 0
FINALSouth Korea
2026-06-24Local: 19:00
Estadio BBVAMonterrey
Tactical Profile & Squad Strength
Utilizes a high-pressing 4-3-3, transitioning rapidly to feed wingers and utilizing clinical runs from deep midfield.
Strengths
- Elite individual attackers
- Incredible work-rate and stamina
- World-class counter-attacking speed
Weaknesses
- Susceptibility to heavy physical play
- Central midfield creativity
- Defensive depth
World Cup History
South Korea has qualified for 11 consecutive World Cups, famously reaching the semi-finals on home soil in 2002.
FAQ: South Korea National Team
South Korea plays their opening match on 2026-06-11 against CZECHIA.