Probable South Korea World Cup 2026 lineup

SOUTH KOREA — Group A

Twelfth participation and eleventh in a row for the Taeguk Warriors, who qualified undefeated. Led by coach Hong Myung-bo and talismanic captain Son Heung-min (now at LAFC), who at 33 years old is chasing the national team's goal scoring record. European-level backbone with Kim Min-jae (Bayern) at the back and Lee Kang-in (PSG) in the midfield. Declared objective: to get through the group.

Probable formation: 4-2-3-1 Kim Seung-gyu; Seol Young-woo, Kim Min-jae, Cho Yu-min, Lee Tae-seok; Paik Seung-ho, Hwang In-beom; Lee Kang-in, Lee Jae-sung, Son Heung-min (ch.); Oh Hyeon-gyu

Notes: Hwang In-beom is in doubt due to an ankle problem (in case, Jens Castrop or Bae Jun-ho). Son can also act as a winger or second striker.