South Korea World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the South Korea World Cup 2026 Team with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find South Korea match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
South Korea will play in Group A and opens group play against Czechia before facing Mexico and South Africa.
🇰🇷 South Korea Team Overview
South Korea enters World Cup 2026 as one of Asia’s most consistent national teams and brings a mix of veteran leadership, European-based talent, and strong tournament experience. The squad will look to build on its long run of consecutive World Cup appearances.
- Confederation: AFC
- Group: Group A
- Head coach: Hong Myung-bo
- Nickname: Taegeuk Warriors
📅 South Korea Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | South Korea vs Czechia | 8:00 PM | Guadalajara | Estadio Akron |
| June 18, 2026 | Mexico vs South Korea | 7:00 PM | Guadalajara | Estadio Akron |
| June 24, 2026 | South Africa vs South Korea | 12:00 AM | Monterrey | Estadio BBVA |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 South Korea Projected Squad
This projected South Korea squad is based on the recent national-team player pool and current senior core. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Jo Hyeon-woo
- Kim Dong-heon
- Lee Chang-geun
🛡️ Defenders
- Kim Min-jae
- Kim Young-gwon
- Seol Young-woo
- Lee Ki-je
- Kim Moon-hwan
- Jeong Seung-hyeon
- Cho Yu-min
⚙️ Midfielders
- Hwang In-beom
- Lee Kang-in
- Park Yong-woo
- Hong Hyun-seok
- Lee Jae-sung
- Bae Jun-ho
🎯 Forwards
- Son Heung-min
- Hwang Hee-chan
- Cho Gue-sung
- Oh Hyeon-gyu
- Yang Hyun-jun
- Jeong Woo-yeong
🧑🏫 South Korea Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Hong Myung-bo
- Assistant Staff: Official tournament staff can be updated here as South Korea confirms the final World Cup setup.
🔥 Key South Korea Players To Watch
- Son Heung-min – the team’s biggest star and a constant scoring threat.
- Kim Min-jae – a top defender and major leader at the back.
- Lee Kang-in – a creative attacking player who can unlock defenses.
- Hwang In-beom – an important midfielder who helps control tempo.
- Hwang Hee-chan – a dangerous wide attacker with pace and directness.
- Cho Gue-sung – a key forward option in the final third.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- GK: Jo Hyeon-woo
- DEF: Kim Moon-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Kim Young-gwon, Seol Young-woo
- MID: Park Yong-woo, Hwang In-beom
- ATT MID: Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung, Son Heung-min
- FWD: Cho Gue-sung
🏆 South Korea World Cup History
South Korea has one of the strongest World Cup traditions in Asia and famously reached the semi-finals in 2002. The team continues to be a regular presence on the world stage.
📊 South Korea Group Information
South Korea is in Group A alongside:
- South Korea
- Czechia
- Mexico
- South Africa
🔗 More South Korea World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official South Korea federation website:
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.