Attacking threat
Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min is one of the headline names carrying the biggest end-product burden for South Korea.
Star players and roles
Midfield control
Lee Kang-in
Lee Kang-in gives South Korea balance through the middle and sets the tempo when matches tighten up.
Defensive backbone
Kim Min-jae
Kim Min-jae anchors the spine of the side and helps define how secure South Korea look without the ball.
Shirt history snapshot
Traditional colours
South Korea still lean on a #d71920 home identity with #0b3a82 contrast cues in the current cycle.
Nike era
Nike shape the current World Cup look for South Korea.
2026 reveal window
March 23, 2026 is the current reveal timing tracked for the 2026 shirt.
FAQ
Who are the key players in the South Korea World Cup 2026 squad picture?
South Korea's main spotlight names on this page come from the site's current star player list: Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae.
Does this squad page include shirt history as well as players?
Yes. The squad page also includes a short shirt-history section so readers can connect the current team to the wider World Cup kit story.
How many players are featured here?
This page highlights the leading names already tracked in the project data rather than attempting to publish a full provisional 26-man list.