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World Cup 2026 · Group A · FIFA #25
South Korea
- Group
- A
- FIFA Rank
- #25
- Pot
- 2
- Formation
- 4-2-3-1
Group A · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | #15 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇰🇷 South Korea | #25 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | #41 | 3 |
| 4 | 🇿🇦 South Africa | #60 | 4 |
South Korea's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇰🇷 South Korea vs 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron)
· Zapopan · capacity 49,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Czech Republic's team page →
Matchday 2 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇰🇷 South Korea
Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron)
· Zapopan · capacity 49,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Mexico's team page →
Matchday 3 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇿🇦 South Africa vs 🇰🇷 South Korea
Monterrey Stadium (Estadio BBVA)
· Guadalupe · capacity 51,000 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See South Africa's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-2-3-1 ↔ 4-3-3 with overloads
Pivot
Hwang In-beom
Attacking focus
Son Heung-min · Lee Kang-in
Identity
Hong Myung-bo built around Son and the European-based core
Key players
Son Heung-min
Lee Kang-in
Kim Min-jae
Hwang Hee-chan
South Korea at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 12 (incl. 2026) | Semi-final |
How to watch South Korea
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: KBS · MBC
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
South Korea World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does South Korea play their first World Cup 2026 match?
South Korea's tournament begins Jun 11, 2026 against Czech Republic at Guadalajara Stadium, Zapopan (02:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is South Korea's coach at World Cup 2026?
Hong Myung-bo.
What group is South Korea in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group A with Mexico, Czech Republic, South Africa.
What is South Korea's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#25 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 2.
Has South Korea ever reached a World Cup Semi-final?
South Korea's best finish is Semi-final. They have appeared at 12 World Cups including 2026.
Who is South Korea's captain at World Cup 2026?
Son Heung-min.
Where can I watch South Korea's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; KBS · MBC in South Korea.