South Korea Announces 2026 World Cup Squad – Son Heung-min to Lead
South Korea named its 2026 World Cup squad led by Son Heung-min, with the team set to face Mexico, South Africa, and Czech Republic in Group A under manager Hong Myung-bo.
South Korea has announced its squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Under manager Hong Myung-bo, South Korea will compete in Group A of the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico, South Africa, and the Czech Republic. The White Chrysanthemum team has now released its roster for the tournament, led by Son Heung-min, a striker from LA FC. The complete squad includes: Goalkeepers: Kim Seung-gyu, Song Bum-keun, Jo Hyeon-woo. Defenders: Kim Moon-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Kim Tae-hwan, Park Jin-sub, Sol Young-oo, Jens Kastrop, Lee Ki-hyeok, Lee Tae-seok, Lee Han-beom, Jo Yu-min. Midfielders: Kim Jin-gyu, Bae Jun-ho, Park Seung-ho, Yang Hyeon-jun, Om Ji-sung, Lee Kang-in, Lee Dong-gyeong, Lee Jae-sung, Hwang In-beom, Hwang Hee-chan. Forwards: Son Heung-min, Oh Hyeon-goo, Jo Gyu-sung.