π°π· South Korea
World Cup 2026 | Group A | Power rating | World rank #24
About South Korea
South Korea are Asia's most consistent World Cup presence. An AFC side, they enter the 2026 World Cup rated 1792 -24th of the 48 teams -in Group A.
Semi-finalists as co-hosts in 2002 and ever-present qualifiers for decades. High-tempo and tireless, pressing aggressively and running relentlessly.
Drawn alongside Mexico, Czechia and South Africa, their toughest group test on paper is the meeting with Mexico. The model lists them 3rd in the group and to reach the Round of 32.
Detailed team profile
Overview
South Korea are Asia's most consistent modern World Cup qualifier, mixing elite attackers with a technically strong midfield.
World Cup history
World Cup 2026 is South Korea's 12th finals appearance and their 11th in a row. Their best finish remains the 2002 semi-final run on home soil.
Recent form
South Korea qualified again through AFC play and began World Cup 2026 by beating Czechia 2-1 on 12 June 2026.
2026 World Cup angle
With Son Heung-min still central and Lee Kang-in adding creativity, South Korea have a realistic path to the knockouts from Group A. The key question is whether their back line can hold up against more direct opponents.
Group-stage results & analysis
| Match | Score | South Korea model share |
|---|---|---|
| vs π¨πΏ Czechia FT | 2 : 1 | -- |
| vs π²π½ Mexico FT | 0 : 1 | -- |
| vs πΏπ¦ South Africa FT | 0 : 1 | -- |