The South Korea national football team lost to South Africa 0-1 in their Group A match at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup on June 25. This puts South Korea in third place in their group with 1 win and 2 losses.

Mexico's Win

Mexico's 3-0 win over Czech Republic has kept South Korea's hopes of advancing to the round of 32 alive. In this expanded 48-team tournament, the top 8 teams among the 12 third-place finishers will advance to the round of 32.

South Korea's Situation

South Korea is currently in third place in their group. | Rank | Team | Points | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Mexico | 9 | | 2 | South Africa | 4 | | 3 | South Korea | 3 |

Round of 32 Possibilities

If South Korea finishes third in their group, they could face either Germany, the winner of Group E, or the winner of Group G in the round of 32. The wild card teams will be determined by points, goal difference, and goals scored. South Korea has 3 points, but a goal difference of -1, so they will have to wait and see how the other groups play out.

Recent Situation

League standing: 3rd, 3 points, 1 win, 0 draws, 2 losses, with 1 win and 2 losses in their last 3 games. Goals: 2 scored, 3 conceded (-1 goal difference). Title race: 6 points behind leaders Mexico. Last result: South Korea 0-1 South Africa.