The South Korea national football team has announced its starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup match against South Africa. Oh Hyeon-gyu starts upfront, while Son Heung-min is on the bench.

Starting Lineup Announced

Coach Hong Myung-bo's South Korea national football team has announced its starting lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against South Africa.

Match Outlook

The Korean team currently stands at 2nd place in the group with 1 win and 1 loss. A draw in this match would secure 3rd place in the group and keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage alive.

League StandingPointsMatch ResultsRecent Form
2nd3 points1W 0D 1LLW

Player Composition

According to the announced lineup, Oh Hyeon-gyu will start as the upfront attacker. The second line will consist of Lee Kang-in, Hwang Hee-chan, and Baek Seung-ho, who will lead the attack, while the midfield will be controlled by Hwang In-beom and Lee Tae-seok.

Match Schedule

The Korean team's match will be broadcast live on JTBC, KBS2, and Naver Chizic.