The South Korea national football team has announced its starting lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup match against South Africa. The team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, will face South Africa at 10am on June 25th at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico.

Starting Lineup for South Africa Match

The starting lineup includes Oh Hyun-kyu, Hwang Hee-chan, and Lee Kang-in. Oh Hyun-kyu will play at the front, while Hwang Hee-chan and Lee Kang-in will play on the wings. The midfield will be led by Hwang In-beom, Baek Seung-ho, and the wingbacks will be Lee Tae-seok and Seol Young-woo. The three-man defense will consist of Kim Min-jae, Lee Ki-hyeok, and Lee Han-beom. Kim Seung-gyu will be the goalkeeper.

Current Situation

Currently, Korea is in second place with 3 points. The recent result is 1 win, 0 draws, and 1 loss, and the recent form is LW.

Outlook for South Africa Match

South Africa is also in a difficult situation, having not achieved the expected results in the previous two games. Both teams need to win to advance to the tournament, so a fierce battle is expected from the start.

Match Outlook

Korea is expected to win with its strong attack and organized midfield play. Quick attacks and set piece utilization, as well as defensive organization and concentration, will be key factors in determining the outcome. Controlling the midfield and scoring opportunities will also be important tasks.

League StandingPointsRecent ResultRecent Form
2nd3 points1 win, 0 draws, 1 lossLW