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Latest news on South Korea national football team, covering Taegeuk Warriors fixtures, results, Son Heung-min, KFA, World Cup and Asian Cup news.

The South Korea national football team, governed by the Korea Football Association (KFA) and nicknamed the "Taegeuk Warriors" or "Reds", is the most successful Asian nation in FIFA World Cup history. Known as Korea Republic in FIFA competitions, the side has reached more World Cup tournaments than any other Asian country and remains a dominant force in continental football, backed by passionate supporters known as the "Red Devils".

South Korea's 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the group stage, missing out on the knockout rounds on goal difference despite a battling start to the tournament. The early exit triggered a wave of criticism in South Korea, prompting head coach Hong Myung-bo to step down and the government to order a review of footballing governance. The result intensified long-running debate over KFA leadership and decision-making, with questions raised about transparency in coaching appointments and the federation's broader strategic direction.

Captain Son Heung-min remains the team's defining modern figure, having become its most capped and most prolific forward of recent years. His leadership, both on and off the pitch, has shaped the national side's identity for over a decade, even as questions persist about succession planning for the next generation of Korean talent. Football carries huge cultural weight in South Korea, with fans filling stadiums and city squares in red whenever the national team competes, a tradition rooted in the famous "Red Devils" street celebrations.

The team's golden era began in the 1950s, when South Korea won back-to-back AFC Asian Cup titles in 1956 and 1960. Its greatest achievement came at the 2002 World Cup, which it co-hosted with Japan, reaching the semi-finals under coach Guus Hiddink after stunning wins over Italy and Spain, a feat no Asian side has since matched. Legends such as Cha Bum-kun, Park Ji-sung and Hong Myung-bo himself helped build the foundations of that success, and their legacy continues to inspire younger generations of players coming through the K League and abroad.

Despite that history, South Korea has not added to its Asian Cup tally since 1960, a drought fans have long linked to the so-called "curse of the fake gold medals" from that triumphant campaign. The team continues to compete regularly in Asian Cup and World Cup qualifying cycles, with ongoing scrutiny over squad selection, managerial appointments and the balance between European-based stars and domestic K League players shaping much of the national conversation around the side.

Our NewsNow feed on the South Korea national football team delivers constant, up-to-date coverage of fixtures, results, squad announcements and the latest developments surrounding the Taegeuk Warriors. Whether you are following Son Heung-min's international career, tracking KFA decisions, or keeping up with Asian Cup and World Cup qualifying news, this feed brings together the headlines that matter most to fans of Korean football.