AFC · Group A
South Korea at FIFA World Cup 2026
South Korea qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group A opponents
South Korea plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
South Korea fixtures
South Korea in the tournament
AFC (Asia) sends 8 teams to 2026. South Korea, Japan, and Australia have all reached the knockout rounds in recent tournaments.
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams divided into 12 groups of 4. The top 2 from each group advance automatically, along with the 8 best 3rd-placed teams from across all groups. That puts South Korea in Group A with Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, competing for one of the 32 knockout slots.
Frequently asked questions about South Korea
When does South Korea play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
South Korea plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 13, 2026. The opener is against CZE. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is South Korea in at the World Cup 2026?
South Korea is in Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa, Czechia. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is South Korea's FIFA ranking?
South Korea entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #23 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 25 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can South Korea win the World Cup 2026?
South Korea's pre-tournament strength rating is 72/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.