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South Korea at World Cup 2026
South Korea enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to make history, drawn in Group F alongside Senegal, Canada, Costa Rica. Managed by Jürgen Klinsmann, South Korea is currently ranked #16 in the FIFA World Rankings. Team Legend is their all-time leading World Cup scorer with 5 goals.
2026 World Cup Squad
Full South Korea squad managed by Jürgen Klinsmann.
Goalkeepers
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
South Korea Fixtures — Group F
All South Korea group stage matches. Times in Eastern Time (ET). View full schedule →
Group F Standings
See full Group F standings and fixtures.
| Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
South Korea World Cup History
Tournament Record
- Tournaments: 11
- Titles: None
- Runners-up: None
- Best finish: Fourth place (2002)
All-Time Stats
- Matches: 44
- Wins / Draws / Losses: 19 / 11 / 14
- Win rate: 43.2%
- Goals: 57 scored, 48 conceded
- All-time top scorer: Team Legend (5)
Key Players to Watch
South Korea Forward A ↗
Key attacking player for South Korea with pace and finishing ability. Expected to lead the line in 2026.
South Korea Midfielder A ↗
Creative midfielder who controls South Korea's tempo and creates chances for teammates.
South Korea Goalkeeper A ↗
Experienced goalkeeper providing stability and leadership for South Korea's defense.
Tactical Analysis
Style of Play
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Disciplined team play with tactical flexibility
Strengths
- Organized defensive unit
- Emerging young talents combined with experience
- Strong team spirit and work ethic
- Dangerous on set pieces
Weaknesses
- Lack of depth in certain positions
- Limited experience at this level for some players
- Can struggle against top-tier opposition
2026 World Cup Chances
South Korea faces a challenging group but has the quality to compete. Ranked #16, they will need to be at their best to advance to the Round of 16. An organized defensive approach and taking chances on the counter-attack will be crucial. Anything beyond the group stage would be a success.