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South Korea national football team

The South Korea national football team is the men's senior national soccer team representing South Korea in international competition.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The South Korea national football team is the men's senior national soccer team representing South Korea in international competition. It is based in Seoul and is governed by the Korea Football Association. The team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup multiple times and is scheduled to compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup based on available fixtures listings.

Overview

South Korea's national football team represents the country in men's international soccer. It is one of Asia's most prominent national teams and competes in FIFA and AFC tournaments.

Home ground and administration

The team is based in Seoul and uses Seoul World Cup Stadium as its home venue. The Korea Football Association is the governing body associated with the team.

Recent and upcoming fixtures

Fixtures listed in the search results include a March 2026 friendly against Austria and June 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. Later fixture listings also show AFC Asian Cup group matches in January 2027.

Competitive record

The provided results identify South Korea as a regular World Cup participant and note its 2026 qualification. The team is also listed in AFC Asian Cup competition schedules.

Key facts

  • South Korea is the men's national football team of South Korea.
  • The team is based in Seoul and plays home matches at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
  • Available fixtures show South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.
  • The team’s listed captain is Son Heung-min.
  • The listed head coach is Myung-Bo Hong.
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Canadian context

South Korea is one of the teams competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is hosted in part by Canada, making the team relevant to Canadian soccer coverage and World Cup interest.

Frequently asked questions

What is the South Korea national football team?
It is the men's senior national soccer team that represents South Korea in international competitions.
Who is the captain?
The provided results list Son Heung-min as captain.
Who is the head coach?
The provided results list Myung-Bo Hong as head coach.
Where does South Korea play home matches?
The team’s home venue is listed as Seoul World Cup Stadium in Seoul.
What major competitions is South Korea scheduled for?
The fixtures shown include the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2027 AFC Asian Cup.

References

  1. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/fixtures/_/id/451/south-korea
    Supports: 2026 fixtures including the Austria friendly and FIFA World Cup matches
  2. FotMob — https://www.fotmob.com/teams/7804/overview/south-korea
    Supports: Team identity, FIFA ranking, home stadium, and general team information
  3. SofaScore — https://www.sofascore.com/football/team/south-korea/4735
    Supports: Founded date, ranking, venue, capacity, and listed titles
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.co.uk/football/team/fixtures/_/id/451/south-korea
    Supports: 2027 AFC Asian Cup fixture listings
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/_/id/451/south-korea
    Supports: Team page identifying South Korea as a national team