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South Korea

South Korea

Republic of Korea

FIFA Rank:#22Group:A
Team Summary

South Korea is competing in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Under AFC confederation, they are scheduled to play three group stage matches starting on the first week of the tournament.

South Korea Match Schedule

Full Schedule•Qual Scenarios
Match 2•GROUP•Group A
South KoreaSouth Korea
VS
PolandPoland
2026-06-11Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
AT&T StadiumDallas
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Match 3•GROUP•Group A
MexicoMexico
VS
South KoreaSouth Korea
2026-06-16Local: 16:00 | UTC: 23:00
SoFi StadiumLos Angeles
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Match 6•GROUP•Group A
South AfricaSouth Africa
VS
South KoreaSouth Korea
2026-06-21Local: 21:00 | UTC: 02:00
NRG StadiumHouston
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Tactical Profile & Squad Strength

Utilizes a high-pressing 4-3-3, transitioning rapidly to feed wingers and utilizing clinical runs from deep midfield.

Strengths

  • Elite individual attackers
  • Incredible work-rate and stamina
  • World-class counter-attacking speed

Weaknesses

  • Susceptibility to heavy physical play
  • Central midfield creativity
  • Defensive depth

World Cup History

South Korea has qualified for 11 consecutive World Cups, famously reaching the semi-finals on home soil in 2002.

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FAQ: South Korea National Team

Related World Cup Coverage

⚽Group A Table & Results⚽Group A Scenarios⚽South Korea Next Match Info⚽South Korea Route to Final⚽South Korea Qualification Scenarios⚽How to Watch South Korea Live⚽Preview: Group A Matchday 1 fixture.⚽Preview: Group A Matchday 2 fixture.⚽Preview: Group A Matchday 3 fixture.

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