South Korea, nicknamed the Taegeuk Warriors, are Asia’s most decorated World Cup side, having qualified for 10 straight tournaments since 1986 and famously reaching the semi-finals as co-hosts in 2002. They’ve also won two AFC Asian Cups (1956, 1960) but remain in search of a modern continental title. For 2026, South Korea are still in contention—neither qualified nor eliminated—as they continue their campaign under coach Hong Myung-bo.