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.
Name & number printing
Get the South Korea shirt with a player name
Amazon UK and Sports Direct both stock the South Korea 2026 home shirt. Most sellers offer official name & number printing at checkout for around £10–£15 extra.
Shirt history snapshot
2010 · Nike
Modern red home with blue trim and a sharper cut.
2022 · Nike
Clean red home with black accents and the modernised Korean FA crest.
2026 · Nike
Current-cycle South Korea home shirt for the 2026 World Cup.
FAQ
Who is in the South Korea squad for the 2026 World Cup?
South Korea's key names for the 2026 World Cup include Son Heung-min, Lee Kang-in, Kim Min-jae, with Hong Myung-bo as head coach. Full 26-man squads are confirmed by federations in the days before the tournament — this page tracks the leading players and storylines.
Who is the South Korea head coach at the 2026 World Cup?
Hong Myung-bo leads South Korea into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed in the Guardian's June 2026 squad guide.
Does this South Korea 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.