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Samsung signage to greet fans at Akron

Samsung Electronics branding fills the stands at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara ahead of Korea's opening group-stage match on June 12.

2026.6.8

The Korean national team celebrates after a 2-0 win over Bolivia at Daejeon World Cup Stadium in Daejeon on Nov. 14, 2025. [YONHAP]

Korea secures World Cup base camp near stadium for group stage fixtures

Chivas Verde Valle in Guadalajara, Mexico, will serve as the base camp for the Korean national team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, placing the squad near Akron Stadium, where they will play their first two group stage fixtures.

2026.1.22

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The Korean national team trains at Cheonan Football Center in Cheonan, South Chungcheong on Nov. 10. [YONHAP]

Korean national football team begins training at new home in Cheonan

The Korean national team kicked off training on Monday at the newly built National Football Center in Cheonan, South Chungcheong, marking a permanent move from its longtime training ground in Paju, Gyeonggi.

2025.11.11

Korea's Lee Dong-gyeong passes the ball during a friendly against Paraguay at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Oct. 14. [YONHAP]

Midfielder Lee Dong-gyeong ruled out for int'l friendlies with rib fracture

Midfielder Lee Dong-gyeong will miss Korea's two upcoming friendly matches due to a rib fracture he suffered during his club match over the weekend. Ulsan HD of the K League 1 announced Monday that Lee will need at least four weeks of recovery.

2025.11.10

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung warms up ahead of a Europa League league phase match against Nottingham Forest in Nottingham, Britain, on Oct. 2. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cho Gue-sung earns first call-up since knee surgery for November friendlies

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-sung received a call-up to the Korean national team for the first time in 20 months after recovering from a knee injury, joining the 27-man squad for the November friendlies.

2025.11.3

FC Midtjylland forward Cho Gue-Sung in action during an UEFA Europa League phase match against Nottingham Forest in Nottingham, Britain on Oct. 2. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cho Gue-sung ready to reclaim his place on the national team ahead of 2026 World Cup

After a yearlong battle with a devastating knee infection that left him skeletal and bedridden, FC Midtjylland striker Cho Gue-sung has fought his way back, more determined to reclaim his place on the Korean national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

2025.10.21

The U-20 Korean national team trains at Gimhae Sports Complex in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang in August. [KFA]

Korean team aims for success at FIFA U-20 World Cup

The 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday in Chile, offering a next generation of Korean players a stage to impress European scouts.

2025.9.25

Germany-born Jens Castrop gets Korea call-up historic move

Germany-born Jens Castrop became the first foreign-born, mixed-heritage player selected for the Korean national team on Monday, ahead of games against World Cup co-hosts the United States and Mexico.

2025.8.25

Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo speaks during a press conference at the KFA House in central Seoul on May 26. [YONHAP]

National football team coach demands more than just talent from players

Korean national football coach Hong Myung-bo emphasizes team cohesion more than individual talent while selecting players for World Cup qualifiers.

2025.5.26

Korean national team manager Hong Myung-bo, far right, trains his squad at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on March 17. [YONHAP]

Taeguk Warriors manager faces starting XI headache for World Cup qualifiers

Korean men's national team manager Hong Myung-bo faces a starting XI headache, with big names suffering from disappointing runs of form for their clubs.

2025.3.19