🇰🇷 Korea Republic World Cup 2026 Squad: Official 26-Man List (3 June 2026)
FIFA confirmed Korea Republic's final 26-man squad on 3 June 2026. This article covers group-stage context for Group A, key names and tactics. The complete roster table (shirt numbers, NAME ON SHIRT, clubs, height and DOB) lives on the official squad page linked below.
Source: FIFA PDF · Published 2026-06-03 · Code KOR
Following Round of 16 exits in 2010, 2018 and 2022, Korea target a deeper run with a golden generation blending Bundesliga experience and K League depth. FIFA confirmed the squad on 2026-06-03. Korea Republic travel with 26 players in Group A, and the table below mirrors the official PDF with every shirt number and club.
Group A is balanced: Mexico bring home pressure, South Africa add physicality, and the UEFA playoff team completes a tricky trio. Myungbo Myung Bo Korea Hong leads the side with a clear tactical identity: High-intensity pressing (sigppa-style), vertical passing to wide forwards, and aggressive rest defence.
Dominant AFC qualifying campaign built on fitness, organisation and set-piece routines honed under the current federation cycle. 2022. Round of 16 (lost to Brazil); also R16 in 2010 and 2018. FIFA's published shirt names include MINJAE, KANGIN, HEUNGMIN and GUSEUNG among the 26 call-ups. 7 players were listed with KOR clubs at submission. Goalkeeper No. 1 SEUNGGYU (FC Tokyo (JPN)) anchors the defensive unit on the sheet. Mexico open the tournament at Azteca. Korea must handle crowd noise and early tempo. Quarter-finals realistic if the draw opens; semi-finals would need a signature upset.
Korea Republic squad snapshot
- Nation
- Korea Republic 🇰🇷
- FIFA code
- KOR
- Players
- 26
- Group
- A
- Group rivals
- Mexico, South Africa, Czechia
- Head coach (FIFA list)
- Myungbo Myung Bo Korea Hong
- Goalkeeper No. 1
- SEUNGGYU (FC Tokyo (JPN))
- Squad balance
- 3 GK · 9 DF · 11 MF · 3 FW
Names on shirt fans will see
- Son Heung-min — key figure in Korea Republic's tournament plans
- Lee Kang-in — key figure in Korea Republic's tournament plans
- Kim Min-jae — key figure in Korea Republic's tournament plans
Tactical identity
High-intensity pressing (sigppa-style), vertical passing to wide forwards, and aggressive rest defence.
Qualification path
Dominant AFC qualifying campaign built on fitness, organisation and set-piece routines honed under the current federation cycle.
Recent World Cups
2022 — Round of 16 (lost to Brazil); also R16 in 2010 and 2018.
Knockout outlook
Quarter-finals realistic if the draw opens; semi-finals would need a signature upset.
Group A opponents
- Mexico — Mexico open the tournament at Azteca — Korea must handle crowd noise and early tempo.
- South Africa — A must-win style game for both if Mexico dominate — expect open transitions.
- Czechia — Group stage opponent.
Read the World Cup 2026 groups guide for how third-place teams can advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Korea Republic's official 26-man list published 3 June 2026.
How many players are on South Korea's 2026 World Cup squad?
Korea Republic (KOR) listed 26 players on 2026-06-03, with Son Heung-min the marquee shirt name. Group A opens against Mexico, South Africa and Czechia, and every call-up with club is in the FIFA table.
Who is Korea Republic's head coach at the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Myungbo Myung Bo Korea Hong (Republic) is the head coach on FIFA's published roster. High-intensity pressing (sigppa-style), vertical passing to wide forwards, and aggressive rest defence.
Which players stand out on Korea Republic's FIFA squad list?
The published shirt names include MINJAE, KANGIN, HEUNGMIN and GUSEUNG. Fans and media often watch Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae, and FIFA's sheet lists MINJAE, KANGIN, HEUNGMIN and GUSEUNG among the call-ups. Korea Republic registered 3 forwards in the official 26-man list. Use the roster table for every name, club and position.
Where is the full Korea Republic World Cup 2026 roster table?
Every shirt number, NAME ON SHIRT, club, height and date of birth for all 26 call-ups is on the official Korea Republic squad page linked in this article. The blog focuses on analysis; the roster page has the sortable FIFA table.
What does NAME ON SHIRT mean on Korea Republic's FIFA list?
NAME ON SHIRT is the exact text FIFA registers for the back of the jersey. It can differ from passport names (abbreviations, accents, or nicknames). Use the official squad page to match each player's number to their shirt name.