South Korea names Son Heung-min in 2026 World Cup squad

South Korea has announced its squad for the 2026 World Cup, with captain Son Heung-min included for his fourth tournament appearance.

Son Heung-min joins 2026 World Cup squad The South Korean national team has selected captain Son Heung-min for his fourth World Cup campaign. The 33-year-old forward recently departed Tottenham Hotspur and now competes in Major League Soccer with Los Angeles FC. South Korea begins its Group A matches on June 12 against the Czech Republic, followed by a clash with co-hosts Mexico on June 19. Both games will take place in Guadalajara, with the final group match against South Africa scheduled for June 25 in Monterrey. ## Experienced squad announced by coach Head coach Hong Myung-bo has named an experienced group of players for the tournament. The roster includes forwards Hwang Hee-chan from Wolves and Son Heung-min from LAFC. Midfielders Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City), Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham), Yang Hyun-jun (Celtic), and Eom Ji-sung (Swansea) have also been called up. Defenders Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) and Jens Castrop (Borussia Monchengladbach) round out the experienced lineup, alongside Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in. ## Full South Korea World Cup goalkeeper list The selected goalkeepers for the 2026 World Cup are Jo Hyeon-woo (Ulsan), Kim Seung-gyu (FC Tokyo), and Song Bum-keun (Jeonbuk). These three players will compete to secure the starting position in goal for South Korea during the tournament. ## South Korea defense roster for 2026 tournament The defensive lineup includes Kim Moon-hwan (Daejeon), Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), Kim Tae-hyon (Kashima Antlers), Park Jin-seob (Zhejiang), Seol Young-woo (Red Star Belgrade), Jens Castrop (Borussia Monchengladbach), Lee Ki-hyuk (Gangwon), Lee Tae-seok (Austria Wien), Lee Han-beom (Midtjylland), and Cho Yu-min (Sharjah). This group combines domestic and international talent to bolster the backline. ## Midfielders named in South Korea squad The midfielders selected for the tournament are Kim Jin-gyu (Jeonbuk), Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City), Paik Seung-ho (Birmingham), Yang Hyun-jun (Celtic), Eom Ji-sung (Swansea), Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain), Lee Dong-gyeong (Ulsan), Lee Jae-sung (Mainz), Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord), and Hwang Hee-chan (Wolves). This blend of domestic and overseas-based players adds depth and creativity to the squad. ## Forwards included in South Korea team The forwards named in the squad are Son Heung-min (LAFC), Oh Hyeon-gyu (Besiktas), and Cho Gue-sung (Midtjylland). These attackers will aim to provide goals and creativity for South Korea during the 2026 World Cup campaign.