South Korea

AFC • Tränare: Hong Myung-bo • Formation: 4-2-3-1

Team History & Profile

The South Korea national football team represents South Korea in men's international football and is governed by the Korea Football Association, a member of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

World Cup Appearances 8 Tournaments

Best Historical Finish Qualified for World Cup 2026

Tactical Analysis & Style

4-2-3-1

Tactical System

Official formation and core structure under head coach Hong Myung-bo

Disciplined team organization focused on quick transition play, defensive resilience, and leveraging South Korea's key playmakers in critical areas.

Official Squad Selection

#	Pos	Player Name	Club
1	GK	Kim Seung-gyu	Al-Shabab
4	CB	Kim Min-jae	Bayern Munich
20	CB	Kwon Kyung-won	Gamba Osaka
3	LB	Kim Jin-su	Jeonbuk
2	RB	Lee Ki-je	Jeonbuk
5	CM	Jung Woo-young	Al-Sadd
6	CM	Hwang In-beom	Red Star
10	AM	Lee Jae-sung	Mainz
7	LW	Son Heung-min	Tottenham
11	RW	Hwang Hee-chan	Wolves
9	FW	Cho Gue-sung	Midtjylland
8	CM	Paik Seung-ho	Jeonbuk
14	AM	Lee Kang-in	PSG
16	FW	Hwang Ui-jo	Nottingham
12	CM	Son Jun-ho	Shandong
18	FW	Jeong Woo-yeong	Freiburg