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South Korea
AFC
FIFA #22
Group A
2002 semi-finalists making their 11th consecutive World Cup appearance. South Korea are one of Asia's most consistent football nations.
Team Information
- Country Code
- KOR
- Confederation
- AFC
- FIFA Ranking
- #22
- Group
- Group A
Group A
🇲🇽Mexico
🇰🇷South Korea
🇿🇦South Africa
🏳️UEFA Playoff D Winner
Group Stage Schedule
Matchday 1Thu, Jun 11
Matchday 2Tue, Jun 16
Matchday 3Sun, Jun 21
World Cup History
Best Result:Fourth Place (2002)
All-Time World Cup Stats
11
Appearances
37
Matches
8
Wins
8
Wins
10
Draws
19
Losses
22%
Win Rate
Goals For: 36Goals Against: 67
Notable Achievements
- ★Fourth place in 2002 as co-hosts - best Asian performance
- ★Beat Germany 2-0 in 2018 group stage
- ★Most consecutive World Cup appearances by an Asian team (11)
Tournament History
2022Qatar
Round of 16
2018Russia
Group Stage
2014Brazil
Group Stage
2010South Africa
Round of 16
2006Germany
Group Stage
2002South Korea/Japan
Fourth Place
1998France
Group Stage
1994United States
Group Stage
1990Italy
Group Stage
1986Mexico
Group Stage
1954Switzerland
Group Stage
About This Team
South Korea enters the 2026 World Cup led by their talismanic captain Son Heung-min. The Taegeuk Warriors are looking to recapture the magic of their 2002 semi-final run and prove they belong among the world's elite footballing nations.