The South Korea national football team is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Yang Hyun-jun and Yang Min-hyeok selected for the team. Yang Hyun-jun has been in great form, scoring 4 goals and 5 assists in his last 7 games.
Yang Hyun-jun's Selection
Yang Hyun-jun is a 22-year-old winger who has been in great form, scoring 4 goals and 5 assists in his last 7 games. He has played 3 games for the national team and most recently appeared in the 2024 Asian Cup.
Team Preparation
South Korea faces Oman and Jordan in upcoming home matches. These games are the 7th and 8th matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers. South Korea is currently leading Group B with 14 points.
Team Roster
The team roster includes Yang Hyun-jun, Yang Min-hyeok, Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, and Kim Min-jae. Kim Dong-heon and Cho Hyun-taek have been selected for the national team for the first time. Joo Min-kyu of Daejeon Hana Citizen is currently leading the K League 1 with 4 goals.
| Player | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Yang Hyun-jun | Celtic FC | Winger |
| Yang Min-hyeok | Queens Park Rangers | Forward |
| Son Heung-min | Tottenham Hotspur | Forward |
| Lee Kang-in | Paris Saint-Germain | Midfielder |
| Kim Min-jae | Bayern Munich | Defender |
