The 2021 champions South Korea are ready to rewrite history at the Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026. Apart from winning once in 2021, they finished fourth place three times, including achieving the mark in the last two editions (2023 and 2024).
Punjab in India is hosting the Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026, with six teams participating in the competition. Surjit Hockey Stadium will host all the league matches from 27 October to 2 November 2026, while all the knockout-stage fixtures are scheduled at Mohali International Hockey Stadium between 4 and 5 November 2026.
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: South Korea Records in Tournament
Champions: 2021
Year-wise performances
2011: 5th
2012: —
2013: —
2016: 4th
2018: 5th
2021: Champions
2023: 4th
2024: 4th
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Complete South Korea Squad
Goalkeepers
Kim Jaehyeon
Sohn Taemin
Other Players
Kim Yong Bok (Captain)
Park Geunwoo
Jeong Junseong
Go Soung Hoon
Kim Jaeho
Son Dain
Chun Semin
Song Jeongseob
Yoo Hyoguk
Kong Yoonho
Om Junyoung
Kwon Yechan
Song Haeseong
Bae Soung Min
Kim Donggeon
Kim Daehyun
Han Sangjun
Choi Gajin
Hero Men’s Asian Champions Trophy 2026: Complete South Korea Schedule
(League Stage)
27 October 2026 (15:15): Japan vs South Korea (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
29 October 2026 (14:30): Malaysia vs South Korea (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
30 October 2026 (16:45): South Korea vs China (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
1 November 2026 (14:30): South Korea vs Bangladesh (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
2 November 2026 (19:00): India vs South Korea (Surjit Hockey Stadium)
(Knockout Stage: Subject to Qualifications)
Fifth-placed Match
4 November 2026 (14:00): 5th vs 6th (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
Semifinals
1st Semifinal — 4 November 2026 (16:30): 1st vs 4th (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
2nd Semifinal — 4 November 2026 (19:00): 2nd vs 3rd (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
Bronze Medal Match
5 November 2026 (16:30): Loser 1st Semifinal vs Loser 2nd Semifinal (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
Gold Medal Match
5 November 2026 (19:00): Winner 1st Semifinal vs Winner 2nd Semifinal (Mohali International Hockey Stadium)
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