South Korea a difficult task if they want to surpass what they achieved in 2002 during the 2026 World Cup. Matching the run they reached in the semi-finals as host seems out of reach this time, but Son Heung-min leads the way with this goal in mind.
This is no surprise as South Korea will be participating in the biggest sporting event for the 11th consecutive time, establishing themselves as one of the strongest teams in Asia. This should not be an easy task for Hong Myung-bowith few players participating in the best matches.
Except Lee Kang-in, who plays for Paris Saint-Germainand Kim Min-jae, who plays for Bayern Munichthe rest of the list is made up of lesser-known names. Ordered by the LAFC Forward, they could still be a difficult team to face if he is in good form.
The list
Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo), Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan HD), Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors)
Lee could be a great partner (Catherine Steenkeste for Qatar Airways/Getty Images)
Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon Hana Citizen), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Kim Tae-hyeon (Kashima Antlers), Park Jin-seob (Zhejiang), Seol Young-woo (Red Star Belgrade), Jens Castropna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), TaeGestri-hyuk (Aleu Gi-seok Lee) Lee Han-beom (Midtjylland), Cho Yu-min (Sharjah)
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midfielder: Kim Jin-gyu (Jeonbuk), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City), Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham), Yang Hyun-jun (Celtic), Eom Ji-sung (Swansea), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), Lee Dong-gyeong (Ulsan), Lee Jae-sung (HFeye -0bem) (Mainz) Hee-chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers)
Attackers: Son Heung-min (LAFC), Oh Hyeon-gyu (Beşiktaş), Cho Gue-sung (Midtjylland)
The group
South Korea was dragged into Group A with Czechia on June 11, Mexico on June 18 and South Africa on June 24.
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