South Korea has once again qualified for the FIFA World Cup, as Taegeuk Warriors are ready to challenge others in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
South Korea competed in the Group C of the second round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification (AFC), where their competitors were Singapore, China, and Thailand. With five wins and one draw, South Korea comfortably advanced to the third round after scoring 20 times and conceding only once.
In the third round, South Korea faced the Group B challenges against Palestine, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait. With six wins and four draws, Taegeuk Warriors dominated the group stage too, as they finished on top with 22 points. These were strong enough performances from them to qualify for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
South Korea's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Second Round) Group C
South Korea 5 – 0 Singapore
China 0 – 3 South Korea
South Korea 1 – 1 Thailand
Thailand 0 – 3 South Korea
Singapore 0 – 7 South Korea
South Korea 1 – 0 China
South Korea's performances in the FIFA WC 2026 Qualification AFC (Third Round) Group B
South Korea 0 – 0 Palestine
Oman 1 – 3 South Korea
Jordan 0 – 2 South Korea
South Korea 3 – 2 Iraq
Kuwait 1 – 3 South Korea
Palestine 1 – 1 South Korea
South Korea 1 – 1 Oman
South Korea 1 – Jordan
Iraq 0 – 2 South Korea
South Korea 4 – 0 Kuwait
South Korea's Complete FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualification Stats
Matches played: 16
Won: 11
Drawn: 5
Lost: 0
Goals Scored: 40
Goals Conceded: 8
Leading Goal Scorer: Son Heung-min – 10 goals
South Korea FIFA World Cup records
South Korea are ready for their 11th consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance, who stunned as the co-hosts in the 2002 edition by finishing in the fourth position.
South Korea group stage schedule in the FIFA World Cup 2026
South Korea are in Group A in the FIFA World Cup 2026, where they will face the Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa.
June 11: South Korea vs Czech Republic at Estadio Akron, Zapopan (20:00 local time)
June 18: Mexico vs South Korea at Estadio Akron, Zapopan (19:00 local time)
June 24: South Africa vs South Korea at Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe (19:00 local time)
