South Korea on Saturday announced its squad for FIFA World Cup 2026 as the most successful Asian football side readies to make a 12th appearance at the “greatest show on Earth.”
LA FC’s Son Heungmin is the standout name of the squad as Korea Republic gears up to face Mexico, South Africa and Czechia in its Group A fixtures. The side also has the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Hwang Heechan and FC Bayern’s centre-back Kim Minjae.
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The team is currently coached by Hong Myungbo, who has experienced the tournament as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. At Qatar 2022, South Korea advanced to the Round of 16 for the first time in 12 years, but its campaign ended with a defeat to Brazil.
The side qualified for the 2026 showpiece by remaining undefeated and finishing at the top of Group B in the third round of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers. Its direct entry was secured with a 2-0 away victory against Iraq in Basra.
KOREA REPUBLIC FULL SQUAD FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
- Goalkeepers: Kim Seunggyu, Song Bumkeun, Jo Hyeonwoo
- Defenders: Kim Moonhwan, Kim Minjae, Kim Taehyeon, Park Jinseob, Seol Youngwoo, Jens Castrop, Lee Kihyuk, Lee Taeseok, Lee Hanbeom, Cho Yumin
- Midfielders: Kim Jingyu, Bae Junho, Paik Seungho, Yang Hyunjun, Eom Jisung, Lee Kangin, Lee Donggyeong, Lee Jaesung, Hwang Inbeom, Hwang Heechan
- Forwards: Son Heungmin, Oh Hyeonggyu, Cho Guesung
Published on May 16, 2026