South Korea have announced their squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, with Son Heung-min appointed as captain. This will mark the player’s fourth appearance at a World Cup finals, having made his tournament debut in 2014. The experienced forward continues to serve as the team’s leader under head coach Hong Maiyung-bo.
The squad features a number of players competing in Europe’s top leagues. Among them are Bayern Munich defender Bayern Munich player Kim Min-jae and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Paris Saint-Germain star Lee Kang-in, both included in the final selection. Feyenoord midfielder Hwang In-beom has also been named in the squad despite currently suffering from an ankle injury, indicating his importance to the national set-up.
South Korea have been placed in Group A of the tournament. All three of their group-stage matches will be held in Mexico. Their campaign begins on 11 June against the Czech Republic, followed by a fixture against Mexico one week later. Their final group match is scheduled for 24 June against South Africa.
South Korea Squad
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Jo Hyeon-woo, Kim Seung-gyu, Song Bum-keun |
| Defenders | Kim Min-jae, Cho Yu-min, Lee Han-beom, Kim Tae-hyeon, Park Jin-seob, Lee Gi-hyuk, Lee Tae-seok, Seol Young-woo, Jens Castrop, Kim Moon-hwan |
| Midfielders | Yang Hyun-jun, Paik Seung-ho, Hwang In-beom, Kim Jin-gyu, Bae Jun-ho, Eom Ji-sung, Hwang Hee-chan, Lee Dong-gyeong, Lee Jae-sung, Lee Kang-in |
| Forwards | Oh Hyeon-gyu, Son Heung-min, Cho Gue-sung |
The squad composition reflects a blend of international experience and domestic development. The defensive unit includes players with exposure to European football, particularly Kim Min-jae, who has established himself at Bayern Munich. The midfield department is structured around technically gifted and versatile players such as Lee Kang-in and Lee Jae-sung, alongside Hwang In-beom, who provides balance when fit.
In attack, Son Heung-min leads a forward line that also includes Oh Hyeon-gyu and Cho Gue-sung. The selection highlights South Korea’s reliance on both experienced international performers and emerging talent across all areas of the pitch.
With this squad, South Korea will look to progress through Group A as they begin their World Cup campaign in Mexico, facing a tightly scheduled set of three group fixtures within a 13-day span.