Former coach Cha Bum-kun evaluated South Korea's potential in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said, 'South Korea has the potential to reach the quarterfinals.'

Cha Bum-kun's World Cup Diagnosis

Cha said Son Heung-min's performance has not declined. However, he may need more time to recover physically.

Son Heung-min's Role

Son Heung-min feels more comfortable playing on the side than in the center. Cha explained, 'If we deploy Son Heung-min as a striker, we can put a lot of pressure on the opponent's defense.'

The Future of Korean Football

Cha said, 'The performance of our players now will be the foundation for the next generation.' He discussed the meaning of Korean football's future and Asian football as a whole. | League Standing | Points | Win-Draw-Loss | | --- | --- | --- | | 2nd | 3 points | 1-0-1 |

Recent Match Result

South Korea recently recorded a 1-1 draw against Jordan on March 25, 2025.