Taegeuk Warriors
South Korea
Group A · FIFA #23 · AFC
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
Verified FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage results
Recent form
Fixtures & results
| MD | Match | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico vs South KoreaMatchday 1 · Group A | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | Scheduled |
| 4 | South Korea vs Czechia (2-1)Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara | Full time |
| 6 | South Korea vs South AfricaMatchday 6 · Group A | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Scheduled |
World Cup history
Head coach
Hong Myung-bo
Official appointment details publish via the national federation and FIFA squad lists.
Players to watch
Not the official FIFA squad. Names below are editorial nominees until federations publish verified World Cup squads.
Squad
Official FIFA World Cup 2026 squad lists (goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, forwards) publish when federations confirm selections.
Predicted starting XI
Starting lineups and formations publish after official squad announcements and confirmed team news from FIFA.
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.