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Tue, Jun 9

Group A

South Korea

FIFA rank #22

They're a scrappy, hardworking Asian side that tends to punch above their weight on the world stage, famous for their relentless running and never-say-die attitude. After a disappointing early exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar — where they did manage to knock out Uruguay before falling to Brazil — they'll be looking to recapture some of that magic in front of a passionate fanbase that takes this stuff very seriously. Keep an eye on whether their star midfielder Son Heung-min, who'll be pushing his mid-30s by then, has enough left in the tank to carry them on one of those classic underdog runs.

Key players
Son Heung-min

Son Heung-min

Forward

One of the most exciting attackers in the world, this South Korean star has spent years dazzling fans at Tottenham Hotsp…

Matches
Full schedule

GROUP A · FRI, JUN 12 · 2:00 AM UTC · Dallas

South Korea

vs

Czechia

GROUP A · FRI, JUN 19 · 1:00 AM UTC · Mexico City

Mexico

vs

South Korea

GROUP A · THU, JUN 25 · 1:00 AM UTC · Los Angeles

South Africa

vs

South Korea

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