AFCGroup
South Korea
Coach: Hong Myung-boCaptain: Son Heung-min
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Tournament Stats
FIFA Ranking
#25
World Cup Titles
0
WC Appearances
12
Group
🏆
Best World Cup Result
Fourth place (2002)
Staff & Records
- Head Coach
- Hong Myung-bo
- Captain
- Son Heung-min
- All-Time Top Scorer
- Son Heung-min (45 goals)
- Primary Colour
- #C60C30
- Secondary Colour
- #003478
Analysis
Strengths
- +Son Heung-min's world-class quality
- +Counter-attacking speed
- +Intense fitness and work rate
Weaknesses
- −Inconsistency in qualification
- −Over-reliance on Son in key moments
- −Defensive exposure when chasing games
Team Overview
South Korea's most decorated captain Son Heung-min leads the Taeguk Warriors into their twelfth World Cup. Under Hong Myung-bo, South Korea combine Son's individual brilliance with a high-energy collective style. The nation that stunned the world in 2002 by reaching the semi-finals carries the same belief that miracles are possible.
Key Players
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Group Stage Fixtures
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