South Korea names 26-player squad for 2026 FIFA World Cup

South Korea on Friday named its 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in and Los Angeles FC forward Son Heung-min, for the tournament to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Korea Times reported.

The squad of three goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 10 midfielders and three forwards draws from clubs across Europe's top-five leagues as well as Asian football competitions, according to the Korea Times.

The squad, confirmed Friday, features three goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 10 midfielders and three forwards, the Korea Times reported.

Son Heung-min, who plays for Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC, headlines the forward line. Kim Min-jae, a central defender at Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, anchors the backline, while Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in rounds out the squad's most prominent European league presences.

South Korea also selected players from clubs including Celtic, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Feyenoord Rotterdam, along with players based in Asian football leagues, according to the Korea Times.

The 2026 World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

South Korea's roster spans clubs from Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Los Angeles FC to Celtic, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Feyenoord Rotterdam, as the squad prepares to compete across venues in the United States, Canada and Mexico.