🇰🇷 South Korea World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Preliminary Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 May 21, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
📝 Introduction & Team Presentation
South Korea enters the historic 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup with high expectations. Head coach Hong Myung-Bo officially announced the national team's extensive preliminary squad on May 16, showcasing a balanced selection that perfectly blends seasoned international experience with the raw energy of young talent.
The absolute marquee star of this roster is undoubtedly LAFC's clinical forward, Son Heung-Min. Much to the delight of the passionate fans, the powerhouse defender Kim Min-Jae from Bayern Munich has also secured his spot among the team. Top-tier stability is well guaranteed by prominent figures, such as Paris Saint-Germain's creative midfielder Lee Kang-In, alongside Wolverhampton forward Hwang Hee-Chan. South Korea is firmly targeting the top spot in Group A!
📋 Official Preliminary Squad List
GROUP A – SOUTH KOREA
Goalkeepers: Jo Hyun-Woo (Ulsan HD), Kim Seung-Gyu (FC Tokyo), Song Bum-Keun (Jeonbuk Hyundai).
Defenders: Jens Castrop (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Jo Yu-Min (Sharjah), Kim Min-Jae (Bayern Munich), Kim Moon-Hwan (Daejeon Hana), Kim Tae-Hyun (Kashima Antlers), Lee Han-Beom (Midtjylland), Lee Ki-Hyeok (Gangwon FC), Lee Tae-Seok (Austria Vienna), Park Jin-Seop (Zhejiang FC), Seol Young-Woo (Red Star Belgrade).
Midfielders: Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke City), Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton), Hwang In-Beom (Feyenoord), Kim Jin-Kyu (Jeonbuk Hyundai), Lee Dong-Gyeong (Ulsan HD), Lee Jae-Sung (Mainz), Lee Kang-In (Paris Saint-Germain), Paik Seung-Ho (Birmingham City), Um Ji-Sung (Swansea City), Yang Hyun-Jun (Celtic).
Forwards: Cho Kyu-Sung (Midtjylland), Oh Hyun-Kyu (Besiktas), Son Heung-Min (LAFC).
Manager: Hong Myung-Bo
June 12: South Korea vs. Czechia
June 19: Mexico vs. South Korea
June 25: South Africa vs. South Korea