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South Korea

South Korea

Taegeuk Warriors Group A AFC

FIFA
#25
Elo
#28

Did you know

In 2002 South Korea became the first team from outside Europe or the Americas ever to reach a World Cup semi-final, knocking out Italy and Spain on the way.

World Cup record

Appearances
12
Best finish
4th place (2002)
Last finish
Round of 16 (2022)
Status
Yet to win

Coach & key players

  • Hong Myung-bo
    Hong Myung-bo
    Head coach
  • Son Heung-min
    Son Heung-min
    Los Angeles FC
  • Kim Min-jae
    Kim Min-jae
    Bayern Munich
  • Lee Kang-in
    Lee Kang-in
    Paris Saint-Germain

Fixtures

  • Jun 12, 02:00
    South Korea South Korea v Czechia Czechia
  • Jun 19, 01:00
    Mexico Mexico v South Korea South Korea
  • Jun 25, 01:00
    South Africa South Africa v South Korea South Korea

Group opponents

Player and coach photos via Wikimedia Commons, under their respective licenses.