South Korea at the 2026 World Cup – Squad, Stats, Fixtures & History
| FIFA Ranking | 22 |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Manager | Hong Myung-bo |
| Captain | Son Heung-min |
| Nickname | Taegeuk Warriors |
| World Cup Titles | 0 |
| World Cup Appearances | 11 |
| Best Finish | 4th place (2002) |
| 2022 World Cup | Round of 16 — lost to Brazil |
| 2026 Group | Group A (Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, Czech Republic) |
Team photo coming soon
Full roster and player list for South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Official 26-man squads will be announced in late May 2026. The roster below is projected based on Hong Myung-bo's most recent call-ups and is subject to change.
Goalkeepers
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Hyeon-Woo | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Kim Seung-Gyu | Al Shabab | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Song Bum-Keun | Shonan Bellmare | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Defenders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cho Yu-Min | Daejeon Citizen | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| Kim Ji-Soo | Brentford | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Kim Ju-Sung | FC Seoul | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Kim Min-Jae | Bayern München | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Kim Moon-Hwan | Daejeon Citizen | 30 | — | — |
| Kim Tae-Hyeon | Sagan Tosu | 25 | — | — |
| Lee Han-Beom | FC Midtjylland | 23 | 6 | — |
| Lee Myung-Jae | Birmingham | 32 | 4 | 0 |
| Lee Tae-Seok | Pohang Steelers | 23 | 18 | — |
| Seol Young-Woo | FK Crvena Zvezda | 27 | 10 | — |
Midfielders
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bae Jun-Ho | Stoke City | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Castrop | 1. FC Nürnberg | 22 | — | — |
| Eom Ji-Sung | Swansea | 23 | 1 | — |
| Hwang In-Beom | FK Crvena Zvezda | 29 | 2 | 0 |
| Kim Jin-Gyu | Jeonbuk Motors | 28 | 4 | 0 |
| Kwon Hyeok-Kyu | Hibernian | 24 | 0 | 0 |
| Lee Dong-Gyeong | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 28 | — | — |
| Lee Jae-Sung | FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | 1 | 1 |
| Lee Kang-In | Paris Saint Germain | 24 | 17 | — |
| Paik Seung-Ho | Jeonbuk Motors | 28 | — | — |
| Park Jin-Seop | Jeonbuk Motors | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Seo Min-Woo | Gimcheon Sangmu FC | 27 | — | — |
| Won Du-Jae | Khorfakkan | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Forwards
| Player | Club | Age | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cho Gue-Sung | FC Midtjylland | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| Hwang Hee-Chan | Wolves | 29 | 1 | 0 |
| Jeong Sang-Bin | Minnesota United FC | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Oh Hyeon-Gyu | Celtic | 24 | 1 | 0 |
| Son Heung-Min | Tottenham | 33 | 10 | 3 |
| Yang Min-Hyeok | QPR | 19 | — | — |
Squad profile
Squad overview
| Squad Size | 32 |
| Average Age | 26.9 |
| Youngest Player | Yang Min-Hyeok (19) |
| Oldest Player | Kim Seung-Gyu (35) |
Players by position
| Goalkeepers | 3 |
| Defenders | 10 |
| Midfielders | 13 |
| Forwards | 6 |
Squad age distribution
| Age Group | Count | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Under 23 | 4 | Kim Ji-Soo, Bae Jun-Ho, J. Castrop, Yang Min-Hyeok |
| 23–27 | 12 | Kim Ju-Sung, Kim Tae-Hyeon, Lee Han-Beom, Lee Tae-Seok, Seol Young-Woo, Eom Ji-Sung, Kwon Hyeok-Kyu, Lee Kang-In, Seo Min-Woo, Cho Gue-Sung, Jeong Sang-Bin, Oh Hyeon-Gyu |
| 28–31 | 11 | Song Bum-Keun, Cho Yu-Min, Kim Min-Jae, Kim Moon-Hwan, Hwang In-Beom, Kim Jin-Gyu, Lee Dong-Gyeong, Paik Seung-Ho, Park Jin-Seop, Won Du-Jae, Hwang Hee-Chan |
| 32+ | 5 | Jo Hyeon-Woo, Kim Seung-Gyu, Lee Myung-Jae, Lee Jae-Sung, Son Heung-Min |
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