South Korea World Cup 2026 Tickets

In Asia, few teams represent their country's football culture as well as South Korea. The blend of tactical discipline, unwavering commitment, and growing attacking talent has made them a staple in major tournaments. Their fans, known as the Red Devils, always create a fiery atmosphere, both at home and wherever the team plays around the world.

South Korea's relationship with the World Cup is long and consistent: they will mark their eleventh consecutive appearance in the World Cup, with the historic fourth place achieved as co-hosts in 2002 as a major milestone. Since then, they have established themselves as a competitive team, capable of advancing past group stages and surprising European and South American powerhouses.

The weight of this legacy now rests on figures like Son Heung-Min, a true offensive leader and international icon, supported by high-level players like Kim Min-Jae and Lee Kang-In. They are joined by a solid squad, with many players trained in the K League and European leagues, bringing experience, physicality, and a strong collective work ethic.

According to many analysts, South Korea enters 2026 as a team capable of fighting for a spot in the knockout stages in a challenging but not insurmountable group. The draw has placed them in Group A, where they will face a historic host, an African champion, and the winner of a tough European playoff. These are their opponents:

• Mexico, co-host of the tournament and a team with extensive World Cup experience and massive fan support in the stands.
• South Africa, a physical and cohesive team, accustomed to competing under maximum pressure.
• Winner of European playoff D (Denmark, North Macedonia, Czech Republic, or Ireland), a rival that will arrive battle-tested from the playoffs and with nothing to lose against the group's favorites.

South Korea's realistic goal will be to remain in contention until the final matchday, compete fiercely in every game, and aim for another round of 16 appearance to cement their status as a World Cup staple and a perennial contender for upsets.