The South Korea national football team is relying on a wild card spot after finishing third in their group at the 2026 World Cup with 3 points from 3 games. Coach Hong Myung-bo's team finished with 1 win and 2 losses, earning 3 points.
Wild Card Situation
South Korea is currently relying on a wild card spot. The top two teams from each group, as well as the top 8 third-place teams, will advance to the tournament.
Recent Situation
South Korea has earned 3 points from their last 3 games, with 1 win and 2 losses. As of June 27, 2026, South Korea is relying on a wild card spot.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Ghana | 1-0 win |
Upcoming Schedule
South Korea is currently waiting in their base camp in Guadalajara, Mexico. In Group J, Austria will face Algeria, while in Group K, the Democratic Republic of the Congo will face Uzbekistan.
Tournament Advancement Possibility
South Korea's possibility of advancing to the tournament is still uncertain. However, they are relying on a wild card spot. Their recent 5-game record is 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, and in their last 3 games, they have earned 3 points with 1 win and 2 losses.
Current Situation
South Korea is currently relying on a wild card spot. The top two teams from each group, as well as the top 8 third-place teams, will advance to the tournament. Their current league standing is 3rd, with 3 points, and they finished in 3rd place.
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