South Korea has unveiled its squad for the 2026 World Cup. The team features captain Son Heung-Min and several prominent players from top European clubs.
South Korea released its roster this week ahead of the tournament. Captain and national icon Heung-Min Son, aged 33 and now playing for Los Angeles FC, will lead the side on the pitch. Midfielder Lee Kang-In from Paris Saint-Germain and defender Kim Min-Jae of Bayern München are also expected to take on major roles.
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Coach Hong Myung-bo said he will give players more ownership during preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He unveiled the 26-man squad in Seoul on Saturday.
South Korea will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign against Czechia in Guadalajara on Thursday.
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South Korea captain Son Heung-min spoke at a press conference in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 11, expressing his team's readiness for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Czechia.
Head coach Hong Myung-bo left captain Son Heung-min out of the starting lineup for South Korea's final Group A match against South Africa on Wednesday.
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After a 1-0 loss to South Africa, South Korea sits third in its group and must await results from other matches to learn if it advances to the knockout stage.
Javier Aguirre unveiled Mexico's final 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup, which opens on June 11 against South Africa.
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South Korean defender Kim Min-jae said Tuesday that he and his teammates must stay alert against the skilled and speedy South African players in their final Group A match.