South Korea

FIFA #22 Group A AFC KOR

Background

South Korea's 2002 semi-final on home soil remains Asia's high-water mark at a World Cup. They have qualified for every tournament since 1986, and 2026 will be their eleventh consecutive appearance, a streak only Brazil, Germany, Argentina, and Spain can match.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Fourth place (2002)

Head coach

Hong Myung-bo

Path forward · Group A

Group opponents:

Mexico (#15) South Africa (#59) Czechia (#36)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Quarter-final ceiling

Based on FIFA ranking #22. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow South Korea to Guadalajara

First fixture: South Korea vs Czechia · 2026-06-12 · 02:00 UTC

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South Korea Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group A

South Korea

Czechia

Jun 12 · 02:00 UTCEstadio AkronGuadalajara

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group A

Mexico

South Korea

Jun 19 · 01:00 UTCEstadio AkronGuadalajara

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group A

South Africa

South Korea

Jun 25 · 01:00 UTCEstadio BBVAMonterrey