World Cup Hero
Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
South Korea play at the 2026 World Cup in Group A against Mexico, South Africa and Czechia. Head coach is Hong Myung-bo. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches South Korea below.
Ten consecutive World Cups. With Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Lee Kang-in (PSG) and Hwang Hee-chan, an experienced squad. Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup. In Group A, advancing is very reachable; the quarter-final is the goal.
The three group-stage matches for South Korea in Group A.
South Korea face three opponents in Group A. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between South Korea and the other teams in Group A, plus classic rivalries.
Fourth at the 2002 World Cup on home soil (co-hosted with Japan). Ten consecutive World Cups since 1986.
The 2 biggest names in South Korea's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.
Peaks at the right time — 2002 the proof. Does this archetype match you too? Set your 10 sliders and discover the World Cup Hero in you.
Start predicting →South Korea play at the 2026 World Cup in Group A, together with Mexico, South Africa and Czechia.
Hong Myung-bo is the head coach of South Korea at the 2026 World Cup.
South Korea's best World Cup result is: Fourth place (2002). South Korea have 12 previous World Cup appearances.
Ten consecutive World Cups. With Son Heung-min (Tottenham), Lee Kang-in (PSG) and Hwang Hee-chan, an experienced squad.
South Korea are part of AFC (Asia). They sit at #22 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07