Korea Republic are Asia’s most successful World Cup side, stunning the world by reaching the semi-finals as co-hosts in 2002. The Son Heung-min generation keeps them a regular fixture in the knockout rounds.

The road ahead

Group game 1 · Thu 11 June

vs Czechia2–1 W

Group game 2 · Thu 18 June

at Mexico0–1 L

Group game 3 · Wed 24 June

at South Africa0–1 L

Three group games are guaranteed; the knockout steps unlock as the team advances.