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South Korea
🏆 FIFA Rank: #0📅 Manager: Myung-bo Hong🌍 Group A
Team Overview
11
World Cup Appearances
0
World Cup Titles
#0
FIFA Ranking
Best World Cup Result
Fourth place 2002
Squad Roster
| # | Name | Position | Age | Club | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Top Scorer | Forward | 28 | Top European Club | 45 | 12 |
| 8 | Captain | Midfielder | 30 | Top European Club | 72 | 8 |
| 4 | Star Defender | Defender | 27 | Top European Club | 38 | 2 |
| 1 | Goalkeeper | Goalkeeper | 29 | Top European Club | 52 | 0 |
| 11 | Winger | Forward | 24 | Top European Club | 28 | 15 |
| 6 | Midfield Anchor | Midfielder | 26 | Top European Club | 35 | 3 |
| 3 | Center Back | Defender | 25 | Top European Club | 22 | 1 |
| 10 | Playmaker | Midfielder | 23 | Top European Club | 18 | 10 |
| 2 | Full Back | Defender | 26 | Top European Club | 30 | 2 |
| 7 | Striker | Forward | 22 | Top European Club | 15 | 20 |
Tournament Analysis
South Korea enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup with high expectations following their impressive performance in recent international competitions. Led by experienced manager Myung-bo Hong, the team combines veteran leadership with exciting young talent.
Key Strengths
- Strong defensive unit with experienced center-backs
- Creative midfield capable of controlling possession
- Clinical finishing from multiple attacking options
- Excellent squad depth across all positions
Tournament Prospects
In Group A, South Korea will face competition from Mexico, Czechia, South Africa. The team is expected to advance comfortably and make a deep run into the knockout stages.