South Korea

Group AAFC · 3 Matches

Group A · Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Mexico	3	3	0	0	+6	9
2	South Africa	3	1	1	1	-1	4
3	South Korea	3	1	0	2	-1	3
4	Czechia	3	0	1	2	-4	1

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History

South Korea stunned the world at the 2002 World Cup they co-hosted, becoming the first Asian team to reach the semifinals. They eliminated Spain and Italy along the way.

Key player

Son Heung-min, the nation's all-time top scorer, is expected to lead the squad in what could be his final World Cup. He was the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot.

Culture

The 'Red Devils' supporters are among the most organized fan groups in world football. During the 2002 World Cup, over 7 million Koreans gathered in public screenings across the country.

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