Korea Republic — mySportsDB

Overview

Korea Republic (Taegeuk Warriors) is the national football team of South Korea, competing in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Their best World Cup result is fourth place (2002). Continental honours include 2× AFC Asian Cup. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup the side is drawn in Group A.

FIFA World Cup 2026 — Group A

Live group standings — updated Jun 24, 2026 (sample data layer). Full bracket on the FIFA World Cup 2026 page.

Group A	W	D	L	Pts
1 Mexico	2	0	0	6
2 Korea Republic	1	0	1	3
3 Czechia	0	1	1	1
4 South Africa	0	1	1	1

Notable Players

Iconic and current internationals. Tap a name for the player profile.

SHSon Heung-minNotable player PJPark Ji-sungNotable player CBCha Bum-kunNotable player KMKim Min-jaeNotable player

Honours

World Cup Titles

Fourth place

Best Finish

2026 Group

World Cup Championships

No title yet — best finish: Fourth place (2002).

National-Team Greats

Son Heung-min Park Ji-sung Cha Bum-kun Kim Min-jae

History

Best World Cup result: Fourth place (2002).

Continental

2× AFC Asian Cup.

2026

Competing at the FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico & the USA — Group A (AFC).