{"id":6137,"date":"2026-06-16T20:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T00:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/?post_type=outright_markets&p=6137"},"modified":"2026-06-16T20:13:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T00:13:39","slug":"south-korea-world-cup-2026-odds","status":"publish","type":"outright_markets","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/us\/outright-markets\/south-korea-world-cup-2026-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea World Cup Odds: Squad, Path to the Final & Top Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

South Korea opened the 2026 World Cup<\/a> with a 2-1 win over Czech Republic at the Estadio AKRON.<\/strong> The three points are a strong start to their group stage campaign, with two matches still to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Korea World Cup 2026 odds price the Taeguk Warriors as outsiders for their 11th consecutive finals appearance<\/a>. Hong Myung-bo’s side arrive in North America with a manageable group, an experienced spine, and a market that does not see them as a serious champion. They will fancy a deep run if the right side of the bracket opens up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Taeguk Warriors topped their Round Three Group B without losing a game, but the squad does not feel like vintage South Korea. Lee Jae-sung and Son Heung-min are reaching the latter stages of their international careers, and the next generation has not yet pushed through fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group A drew them alongside hosts Mexico, the Czech Republic and South Africa. They open the tournament in only the second match overall on June 11. A good start sets up the chance to go further than usual. Group A and the route through the knockouts are mapped on the 2026 World Cup schedule<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

South Korea’s World Cup 2026 path<\/h2>\n\n\n
Round<\/th>Date<\/th>Opponent<\/th>Result<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
MD1<\/td>2026-06-12<\/td>Czech Republic<\/td>W 2-1<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n