🇰🇷 South Korea Predicted Squad for FIFA World Cup 2026
South Korea’s national team is preparing for another exciting campaign on football’s biggest stage. With a balanced squad comprising European-based stars and homegrown talents, the Taegeuk Warriors will be looking to impress at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
🧤 Goalkeepers
South Korea's goalkeeping unit is led by the experienced Seung-gyu Kim. With multiple World Cup appearances, his leadership will be invaluable. Jo and Lee provide reliable backup options, while Dong-heon Kim adds youth to the mix.
- Seung-gyu Kim (FC Tokyo)
- Hyeon-woo Jo (Ulsan HD)
- Chang-geun Lee (Daejeon Hana Citizen)
- Dong-heon Kim (Incheon United)
🛡️ Defenders
Anchored by Bayern Munich star Min-jae Kim, South Korea’s backline boasts strength and agility. With full-backs like Tae-seok Lee and Yung-woo Seol, the defense offers a blend of attacking support and defensive solidity.
- Min-Jae Kim (Bayern Munich)
- Seung-wook Park (Pohang Steelers)
- Ju-sung Kim (Seoul)
- Tae-seok Lee (Pohang Steelers)
- Tae-hyeon Kim (Kashima Antlers)
- Yu-min Cho (Sharjah)
- Yung-woo Seol (Crvena Zvezda)
- Jae-won Hwang (Daegu)
- Han-beom Lee (Midtjylland)
- Shin Min-Ha (Gangwon)
- Jin-seob Park (Jeonbuk)
🎯 Midfielders
The midfield is South Korea’s engine room. In-beom Hwang leads the creativity while Yong-woo Park anchors the defense. Youngsters like Min-hyeok Yang provide pace and fresh legs for tactical flexibility.
- In-beom Hwang (Feyenoord)
- Hyeon-seok Hong (Mainz)
- Min-hyeok Yang (Tottenham)
- Ji-Sung Eom (Swansea)
- Yong-woo Park (Al Ain)
- Ho-yeon Jung (Minnesota)
- Seon-min Moon (Seoul)
- Seung-ho Paik (Birmingham City)
- Dong-gyeong Lee (Gimcheon Sangmu)
⚽ Forwards
South Korea's attack is driven by global icons like Heung-min Son and Kang-in Lee. Hwang and Oh offer power and precision up front, while Jae-sung Lee and Hyun-jun Yang contribute technical finesse and depth.
- Heung-min Son (Tottenham)
- Hee-chan Hwang (Wolves)
- Kang-in Lee (PSG)
- Jae-sung Lee (Mainz)
- Hyeon-gyu Oh (Genk)
- Hyun-jun Yang (Celtic)
- Gue-sung Cho (Midtjylland)
- Yong-joon Lee (Grasshopper)
Note: The final confirmed squad will be updated here following the official announcement by South Korea Football Association officials.