South Korea squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup: Son, Minjae headline 26-man squad

South Korea announced its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday as the most successful Asian football team ready to make its 12th appearance at the ‘world’s biggest show’.

LA FC’s Son Heungmin is the standout name on the squad as South Korea prepares for Group A matches against Mexico, South Africa and the Czech Republic. The team also features players such as Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Hwang Heechan and FC Bayern centre-back Kim Minjae.

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The team is currently coached by Hong Myungbo, who has experienced the tournament as a player, assistant coach and head coach. In Qatar 2022, South Korea advanced to the Round of 16 for the first time in twelve years, but its campaign ended with a defeat to Brazil.

The side qualified for the 2026 showpiece by remaining undefeated and finishing top of Group B in the third round of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) qualifiers. Direct access was secured with a 2-0 away win against Iraq in Basra.

KOREA REPUBLIC ENTIRE SQUAD FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026

• Goalkeepers: Kim Seunggyu, Song Bumkeun, Jo Hyeonwoo

• Defenders: Kim Moonhwan, Kim Minjae, Kim Taehyeon, Park Jinseob, Seol Youngwoo, Jens Castrop, Lee Kihyuk, Lee Taeseok, Lee Hanbeom, Cho Yumin

• Midfielders: Kim Jingyu, Bae Junho, Paik Seungho, Yang Hyunjun, Eom Jisung, Lee Kangin, Lee Dongyeong, Lee Jaesung, Hwang Inbeom, Hwang Heechan

• Forwards: Son Heungmin, Oh Hyeonggyu, Cho Guesung

Published on May 16, 2026