FIFA has released its final monthly rankings for 2025, with South Korea holding steady at No. 22 for the third consecutive month. Under coach Hong Myung-bo, the Taegeuk Warriors recorded eight wins, three draws and two losses this year, climbing from No. 23 in January to their current position in October.
FIFA released its final monthly rankings for 2025 on Monday local time in Switzerland, placing South Korea at No. 22 for the third straight month. The team started the year at No. 23 and rose to 22nd in October, remaining there through November and December.
Coached by Hong Myung-bo, the Taegeuk Warriors achieved eight wins, three draws, and two losses in 2025. Their defeats came against Japan and Brazil. In the Asian Football Confederation, Japan held the top spot at No. 18, followed by Iran at No. 20.
South Korea's upcoming fixtures are scheduled for the FIFA international window from March 23 to 31 in Europe. The Korea Football Association has confirmed a friendly against Austria and is seeking another opponent ahead of the World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.
The final pre-World Cup window runs from June 1 to 9, with the KFA aiming to arrange matches in Mexico—where South Korea will play all three group-stage games—to allow players time to acclimate to the high altitude.
This ranking reflects South Korea's stable position as they prepare for the tournament, maintaining competitiveness within Asia.
