The South Korean national football team has experienced a tragic exit from the 2026 World Cup. The team, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, finished third in their group but failed to advance to the round of 32 due to results in other groups.

What went wrong?

South Korea's World Cup journey began with a promising start, winning 2-1 against the Czech Republic in their first match. However, they lost to Mexico in their second match.

What were the results?

As a result, South Korea failed to advance to the round of 32. The team finished third in their group but was eliminated due to results in other groups.

What's next?

The South Korean national football team is planning for the future. The team will work towards preparing for the next World Cup. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-18 | Ghana | 1-0 win |

Current situation

Currently, South Korea is ranked third in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 3 points. The team has a record of 1 win, 0 draws, and 2 losses. | League standing | Points | Recent form | | --- | --- | --- | | 3rd | 3 points | LLW |