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South Korea

AFC • Coach: 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 squad photo for South Korea, goalkeeper, jersey number 1. Kim Seung-gyu Al-Shabab
4 CB Kim Min-jae squad photo for South Korea, center back, jersey number 4. Kim Min-jae Bayern Munich
20 CB Kwon Kyung-won squad photo for South Korea, center back, jersey number 20. Kwon Kyung-won Gamba Osaka
3 LB Kim Jin-su squad photo for South Korea, left back, jersey number 3. Kim Jin-su Jeonbuk
2 RB Lee Ki-je squad photo for South Korea, right back, jersey number 2. Lee Ki-je Jeonbuk
5 CM Jung Woo-young squad photo for South Korea, central midfielder, jersey number 5. Jung Woo-young Al-Sadd
6 CM Hwang In-beom squad photo for South Korea, central midfielder, jersey number 6. Hwang In-beom Red Star
10 AM Lee Jae-sung squad photo for South Korea, attacking midfielder, jersey number 10. Lee Jae-sung Mainz
7 LW Son Heung-min squad photo for South Korea, left winger, jersey number 7. Son Heung-min Tottenham
11 RW Hwang Hee-chan squad photo for South Korea, right winger, jersey number 11. Hwang Hee-chan Wolves
9 FW Cho Gue-sung squad photo for South Korea, forward, jersey number 9. Cho Gue-sung Midtjylland
8 CM Paik Seung-ho squad photo for South Korea, central midfielder, jersey number 8. Paik Seung-ho Jeonbuk
14 AM Lee Kang-in squad photo for South Korea, attacking midfielder, jersey number 14. Lee Kang-in PSG
16 FW Hwang Ui-jo squad photo for South Korea, forward, jersey number 16. Hwang Ui-jo Nottingham
12 CM Son Jun-ho squad photo for South Korea, central midfielder, jersey number 12. Son Jun-ho Shandong
18 FW Jeong Woo-yeong squad photo for South Korea, forward, jersey number 18. Jeong Woo-yeong Freiburg

South Korea Legends

  • ★ National Pioneers
  • ★ Historic Squad Members

South Korea Matches

Group A Match 2
South Korea
South Korea
VS
South Africa
South Africa
📅 June 11, 2026
Group A Match 3
South Korea
South Korea
VS
Mexico
Mexico
📅 June 16, 2026
Group A Match 6
South Korea
South Korea
VS
Czechia
Czechia
📅 June 23, 2026