🇰🇷 South Korea World Cup 2026 Squad
Official Final Player List
🖋️ Tamas | ⏱️ 5 min read | 📅 June 4, 2026 | 🏷️ Sports
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 final 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 Squad List
GROUP A – SOUTH KOREA Manager: Hong Myung-Bo Roster announcement date: May 16, 2026 (Final Roster)
Handling the lineup:
🧤 Goalkeepers
Jo Hyun-Woo (Ulsan HD)
Kim Seung-Gyu (FC Tokyo)
Song Bum-Keun (Jeonbuk Hyundai)
🛡️ Defenders
Kim Min-Jae (Bayern Munich)
Jo Yu-Min (Sharjah)
Lee Han-Beom (Midtjylland)
Kim Tae-Hyun (Kashima Antlers)
Park Jin-Seop (Zhejiang FC)
Lee Ki-Hyeok (Gangwon FC)
Lee Tae-Seok (Austria Vienna)
Seol Young-Woo (Red Star Belgrade)
Jens Castrop (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
Kim Moon-Hwan (Daejeon Hana)
⚙️ Midfielders
Yang Hyun-Jun (Celtic)
Paik Seung-Ho (Birmingham City)
Hwang In-Beom (Feyenoord)
Kim Jin-Kyu (Jeonbuk Hyundai)
Bae Jun-Ho (Stoke City)
Um Ji-Sung (Swansea City)
Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolverhampton)
Lee Dong-Gyeong (Ulsan HD)
Lee Jae-Sung (Mainz)
Lee Kang-In (Paris Saint-Germain)
⚽ Forwards
Oh Hyun-Kyu (Besiktas)
Son Heung-Min (LAFC)
Cho Kyu-Sung (Midtjylland)
June 12: South Korea vs. Czechia
June 19: Mexico vs. South Korea
June 25: South Africa vs. South Korea