World Cup
South Korea at World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about South Korea ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
Hong Myung-bo has managed to wrangle South Korea to a strong qualifying campaign, helping to smooth over the gripes formed around his disastrous 2014 World Cup games in charge. In a competitive Group A, they’ll hope their more notable star players get them to the Last 16.
- Find the latest South Korea World Cup odds at William Hill
World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Mexico, South Africa and Czechia |
| Match 1 | South Korea vs Czechia — 12/06/2026 / venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia |
| Match 2 | South Korea vs Mexico — 19/06/2026 / venue: Estadio Akron (Estadio Guadalajara), Zapopan, Mexico |
| Match 3 | South Korea vs South Africa — 25/06/2026 / venue: Estadio BBVA (Estadio Monterrey), Guadalupe, Mexico |
South Korea 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is South Korea’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Hong Myung-bo is South Korea’s manager at the 2026 World Cup, with this being his second World Cup in charge (the first being in 2014).
How did South Korea qualify for the World Cup 2026?
South Korea topped Group B of AFC World Cup Qualification with 22 points from ten games, earning an automatic place in this summer’s tournament.
Who are South Korea’s key players?
South Korea’s key player is still talisman and captain Son Heung-min. Around him, PSG workhorse King-in Lee and Bayern Munich centre-back Min-jae Kim will be integral to their results.
What is South Korea’s World Cup history?
In 11 appearances at the World Cup, South Korea has escaped the Group Stage three times, finishing fourth in 2002 – when they were joint hosts with Japan.
- South Korea odds to win the World Cup: 300/1 at William Hill.
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*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
