World Cup archive
South Korea were the first Asian nation to reach a World Cup semi-final and remain one of the most regular tournament participants from their continent. The Taeguk Warriors' red home shirt is instantly recognisable, and the 2002 co-hosts run is still the greatest ever World Cup performance by an Asian team.
At a glance
Best finish: 4th (2002)
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South Korea/Japan
Bright red home with a clean white collar and bold Nike template — the shirt of the greatest Asian World Cup run.
Co-hosts South Korea reached the semi-finals — beating Italy and Spain on the way — in what remains the best World Cup performance by any Asian nation.
South Africa
Modern red home with blue trim and a sharper cut.
South Korea reached the round of 16 for the first time away from home soil.
Qatar
Clean red home with black accents and the modernised Korean FA crest.
South Korea beat Portugal in the final group game to reach the knockouts on goal difference ahead of Uruguay, before losing to Brazil in the round of 16.
USA/Mexico/Canada
Current-cycle South Korea home shirt for the 2026 World Cup.
The archive continues on the live 2026 South Korea team page.
Fourth place in 2002 as co-hosts — still the best finish by any Asian nation in World Cup history.
Nike have made the South Korea national team kit since 2000.
Taeguk (태극) refers to the red and blue yin-yang symbol on the South Korean flag. The national team adopted the name and the red home kit to match.
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