AFC · Grupo A
Copa Mundial FIFA 2026
Coreia do Sul
Ranking FIFA #22Entrenador Hong Myung-boKOR
Team quick answers
What group is Coreia do Sul in at World Cup 2026?
Coreia do Sul are in Group A with Tchéquia, México, África do Sul. The group is a four-team round-robin.
Who coaches Coreia do Sul and what is their FIFA ranking?
Coreia do Sul are coached by Hong Myung-bo, are FIFA-ranked #22, and use the team code KOR.
When does Coreia do Sul's group-stage campaign start?
Coreia do Sul's first group match is against Tchéquia on 12 de junio de 2026 at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara. Their full group-stage window runs 12 de junio de 2026 — 25 de junio de 2026.
How can Coreia do Sul reach the knockout stage?
Coreia do Sul advance directly to the Round of 32 by finishing in the top two of Group A. If they finish third, they need to be one of the eight best third-placed teams across the 12 groups.
Perfil del equipo
Coreia do Sul arrive at FIFA World Cup 2026 as a competitive top-30 side, ranked #22 in the FIFA world rankings. Hong Myung-bo leads the squad after qualifying through the AFC qualifying pathway. They have been drawn into Group A, a four-team round-robin where the top two advance directly to the round of 32 and the third-placed team competes for one of eight best-third spots.
Confederation: AFC (Asia) — the continent with eight direct WC2026 places plus play-off qualifiers. Coreia do Sul's qualification campaign placed them among the eight or more sides representing their region at the expanded 48-team tournament.
Coreia do Sul share Group A with Tchéquia, México, África do Sul. Average FIFA rank of the group: #34.
Coreia do Sul's group-stage campaign runs from 12 de junio de 2026 to 25 de junio de 2026, with three matches over approximately two weeks.
FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 teams, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The expanded format means most teams need only finish in the top three of their group to keep playing.
