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's national soccer team, coached by Hong Myung-bo, will open its World Cup year with a friendly against Ivory Coast on Saturday at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes, northwest of London. The team faces challenges from captain Son Heung-min's scoring slump and injuries to key players. They will next play Austria in Vienna on Tuesday.
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South Korea's national football team fell 1-0 to Austria in a pre-World Cup friendly on March 31 at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna, marking back-to-back losses on their European trip. Marcel Sabitzer scored the lone goal in the 48th minute. Coach Hong Myung-bo praised the defensive improvements despite the defeat.
Ivory Coast coach Emerse Faé has selected a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup that includes two former Hammarby players.
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Didier Deschamps announced on Thursday his 26-player squad for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The list features surprises including Robin Risser and Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Head coach Hong Myung-bo's South Korean national team faces a midfield void due to Hwang In-beom's ankle injury ahead of friendlies against Ivory Coast and Austria. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors midfielder Kim Jin-gyu, 29, expressed confidence in stepping up. He highlighted his aggressive passing and game management skills.
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Czechia faces Korea in a crucial pool game at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. The Czech team, known for its amateur roots but featuring emerging pros, takes on a Korean squad aiming to advance past the first round for the first time since 2009. Starting pitchers Daniel Padýšak and Hyeong Jun So will lead their respective teams in this high-stakes contest.