South Korea at the 2026 World Cup
GROUP A · KOR · AFC
South Korea return to the FIFA World Cup in 2026 for their 12th appearance overall. Their best World Cup finish is Fourth place (2002).
UPDATED JUN 24, 2026 · DATA REFRESHED EACH BUILD
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South Korea's World Cup record
| Confederation | AFC (Asia) |
|---|---|
| World Cup appearances | 11 |
| Best finish | Fourth place (2002) |
| Titles | 0 |
South Korea's 2026 World Cup fixtures
| FIXTURE | KICKOFF (UTC) | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea vs Czech Republic | JUN 12 · 02:00 UTC | Estadio Akron |
| Mexico vs South Korea | JUN 19 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio Akron |
| South Africa vs South Korea | JUN 25 · 01:00 UTC | Estadio BBVA |
Who else is in Group A?
See the full Group A table and fixtures →
South Korea at the World Cup: quick answers
- What group are South Korea in at the 2026 World Cup?
- South Korea are in Group A, with Czech Republic, Mexico, South Africa. The top two in the group reach the Round of 32, and the eight best third-placed teams across all twelve groups also advance.
- When do South Korea play their first 2026 World Cup match?
- South Korea face Czech Republic on JUN 12 · 02:00 UTC at Estadio Akron, Zapopan, JA.
- How many World Cups have South Korea won?
- South Korea have never won the World Cup. Their best finish is Fourth place (2002).