South Korea

South Korea, the Taegeuk Warriors, are Asia's most prolific World Cup participant, renowned for their boundless stamina, fighting spirit, and the electric 'Red Devils' support. Long led by global superstar Son Heung-min, Korea have appeared at every tournament since 1986.

South Korea achieved the greatest run by any Asian nation when, as co-hosts in 2002, they reached the semifinals and finished fourth, knocking out Italy and Spain in dramatic fashion behind a roaring home crowd. They also reached the round of 16 in 2010 and have authored famous upsets, including a 2-0 win over reigning champions Germany in 2018 and a stoppage-time victory over Portugal in 2022. Korea's blend of energy and resilience has made them perennial knockout contenders.