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South Korea's 2026 World Cup Campaign So Far
South Korea has kicked off their World Cup 2026 journey in Group A with a solid start, standing second after their opening match. They secured a 2-1 victory at home, marking a perfect record of one win from one game. The team has scored two goals while conceding just one, showcasing a positive goal difference of +1.
Their form this campaign includes a win at home with no draws or losses so far, and they've managed to keep their defence reasonably tight, although a clean sheet remains elusive. This early result follows a strong qualifying run where they picked up multiple wins and draws, building momentum ahead of the tournament.
Looking ahead, South Korea will be aiming to maintain their winning ways as they travel to face Mexico. With eleven previous World Cup appearances and a best finish of fourth place in 2002, the team will be hopeful of making a notable impact once more. The early signs are promising, but the real test is just around the corner.
Group Stage
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 |  Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 |  Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 |  Bosnia & Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 5 |  Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 |  Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 |  Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 6 |  Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 7 |  Croatia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 8 |  Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 3 |
| 8 |  Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Czech Republic | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| 9 |  Saudi Arabia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 1 |
| 9 |  Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 |  South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Belgium | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 10 |  Cape Verde Islands | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 11 |  Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 11 |  Panama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 11 |  Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 |  Jordan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 |  Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 12 |  Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Squad pedigree
5 of 22 squad players (23%) play club football in a top-5 European league.
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League position
Position 34Points trajectory
Rank 34FIFA world ranking
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Manager
Myung-Bo Hong
Korea Republic
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
South Korea's Form Ahead of World Cup 2026
South Korea have started their World Cup 2026 campaign on a promising note, winning their opening group match 2-1. This positive start means they sit second in Group A with three points, having scored twice and conceded once. Their form in the tournament so far is consistent with their overall recent performances.
Looking at their broader recent form, South Korea have been fairly steady, with three wins, two draws, and no losses in their last five matches across competitions. Notably, they have avoided defeats and dropped points only through draws, showing resilience but perhaps a hint of conservatism. Their biggest win streak isn’t defined, but the unbeaten run speaks to a side that’s hard to topple.
With this blend of steady results and a winning mentality, South Korea will fancy their chances in the group stage as they prepare to face Mexico away next. It’s a solid platform, but the real test begins now.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)South Korea's Home and Away Form
South Korea have shown a distinct preference for scoring on their own turf, netting two goals at home in the 2026 World Cup group stage opener, while going goalless away so far. Defensively, they have conceded just once at home and managed to keep a clean sheet on the road, albeit from fewer opportunities.
This split suggests a side comfortable imposing itself in familiar surroundings but yet to find their rhythm away from home in this tournament. Maintaining defensive solidity away will be crucial as they prepare for their next challenge against Mexico on foreign soil. For now, South Korea's home advantage remains a key factor in their early success.
Fipster's Prediction Record for South Korea
Fipster has just begun building its record on South Korea in the World Cup 2026, having scored only one graded fixture so far. That outing didn’t earn a tick or a star, resulting in a miss for the model’s prediction. While the sample size is minimal, it suggests there’s room for improvement before Fipster can claim any bragging rights on predicting South Korea’s performances in this tournament.
Given South Korea’s solid start with a win in Group A, there’s plenty of intrigue ahead for the model to refine its forecasts.
