South Korea

Group AELO 1740Champion Probability 2%

South Korea at the 2026 FIFA World Cup

South Korea are competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 nations, held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They have been drawn into Group A alongside Czechia, Mexico, and South Africa. Their campaign begins on June 12, 2026 against Czechia. Group A presents a diverse mix of footballing styles and traditions, making every matchday a test of tactical adaptability and squad depth. Currently rated with an ELO rating (a team strength metric) of 1740, South Korea enter the tournament as competitive outsiders with the quality to surprise. Simulations give them a 2.0% chance of winning the tournament outright. Follow South Korea's journey through every group match and knockout round as the tournament unfolds.

Head Coach

Kim Do-Hoon

Korea Republic · Age 55

Squad

Goalkeepers

21Jo Hyeon-WooAge 34
1Kim Seung-GyuAge 35
1Song Bum-KeunAge 28

Defenders

14Cho Yu-MinAge 29
23Kim Ji-SooAge 21
4Kim Ju-SungAge 25
4Kim Min-JaeAge 29
15Kim Moon-HwanAge 30
26Kim Tae-HyeonAge 25
16Lee Han-BeomAge 23
3Lee Myung-JaeAge 32
3Lee Tae-SeokAge 23
22Seol Young-WooAge 27

Midfielders

17Bae Jun-HoAge 22
13J. CastropAge 22
18Eom Ji-SungAge 23
6Hwang In-BeomAge 29
6Kim Jin-GyuAge 28
16Kwon Hyeok-KyuAge 24
10Lee Dong-GyeongAge 28
10Lee Jae-SungAge 33
18Lee Kang-InAge 24
5Paik Seung-HoAge 28
5Park Jin-SeopAge 30
23Seo Min-WooAge 27
19Won Du-JaeAge 28

Forwards

9Cho Gue-SungAge 27
11Hwang Hee-ChanAge 29
11Jeong Sang-BinAge 23
9Oh Hyeon-GyuAge 24
7Son Heung-MinAge 33
17Yang Min-HyeokAge 19

32 players in squad

Matches

Group StageUpcoming
South Korea-Czechia
Group StageUpcoming
Mexico-South Korea
Group StageUpcoming
South Africa-South Korea

Tournament Progression

Champion Probability
2%
Reach Final
5%
Reach Semi-Finals
10%
Reach Quarter-Finals
17%
Reach Round of 16
34%

Rank 16 of 42 teams | 100 simulations

Model Rating

1740
ELO Rating
1.05
Attack
0.95
Defense

Group A Standings

Group details →
#Team
1Czechia
2Mexico
3South Africa
4South Korea