FIFA Rank #22 | Coach: Hong Myung-bo
South Korea
World Cup 2026.
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vs Croatia
MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey)
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South Korea World Cup Squad
Categorized profile list of keepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards. Click to view profile metrics.
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Kim Min-jae's anchoring of the backline must contain Croatia's central transitions to unlock Son's counter runs.
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Interactive pitch showing predicted lineup. Drag markers to adjust formation.
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South Korea Team Profile: Squad & Style
South Korea, managed by Hong Myung-bo, entered the 2026 World Cup ranked #22 with 0 World Cup title(s) to their name (most recent: None). The figures below are drawn from the squad data on this page, so they describe this team specifically.
Squad Shape
The tracked squad lists 1 goalkeepers, 1 defenders, 3 midfielders, 2 forwards, spread across 7 different clubs. The average age is 30.4; the youngest player is Lee Kang-in (25, PSG) and the oldest is Jo Hyeon-woo (34, Ulsan HD). Son Heung-min is the most experienced player with 125 international appearances.
Highest-Rated Players
| Player | Pos | Club | Age | Caps | Goals | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Son Heung-min | ATT | Tottenham | 33 | 125 | 48 | 9.6 |
| Kim Min-jae | DEF | Bayern Munich | 29 | 60 | 4 | 9.4 |
| Lee Kang-in | MID | PSG | 25 | 25 | 7 | 9.2 |
Ratings are WorldCupElite’s own 0–10 form scores, not official statistics.
Goal Threat
The leading international scorers in the squad are Son Heung-min (48 in 125 caps); Hwang Hee-chan (14 in 60 caps); Lee Jae-sung (11 in 80 caps).
Tactical Setup
Hong Myung-bo’s side is set up in a 4-2-3-1. See the interactive pitch above for the projected starting positions of each player.
Record & Fan Mood
Recent form reads W-W-D-W-D, with 24 goals scored, a 70% win rate and 10 clean sheets in our tracked sample. Our fan-sentiment tracker put community confidence in South Korea at 84%, with 80% of tracked discussion positive.