Qualification Journey

South Korea secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over United Arab Emirates in a qualifier at Seoul World Cup Stadium. This win not only guaranteed their place in the tournament but also marked South Korea’s 11th consecutive appearance in the World Cup finals.

The qualification campaign was marked by several key moments:

• Early dominance in AFC qualifiers
• Key victories against Iran and Lebanon
• Final emphatic win against UAE

This qualification marks South Korea’s 11th appearance in the FIFA World Cup, with their best performance being Round of 16 appearances in 2002, 2010, and 2022.