South Korea will announce its final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 16 [1].
The selection marks the definitive roster for the national team as they prepare to compete in the tournament hosted across North, Central America, and the Caribbean. The final list determines which players will represent the country on the global stage.
Head coach Hong Myung-bo will lead the presentation of the players [1]. The event is scheduled to take place at 4:00 PM KST [2] on Saturday.
The announcement will be held at the KT Gwanghwamun Building West Onmadang in the Jongno-gu district of Seoul [3]. This public venue serves as the backdrop for the official reveal of the athletes chosen for the campaign.
South Korea has been preparing for the 2026 tournament through a series of evaluations and matches. The final squad selection is the last major administrative step before the team enters its final phase of tournament preparation.
Supporters and media members are expected to gather in Seoul to see which veterans and emerging talents Hong Myung-bo has selected. The announcement will be broadcast via live stream to allow fans across the country to follow the selection in real time.
“South Korea will announce its final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on May 16”
The finalization of the roster removes the last layer of uncertainty for the South Korean national team. By locking in the squad at this stage, the coaching staff can transition from player evaluation to tactical cohesion and specific match preparation for the unique conditions of the North American venues.
