South Korea confirms 21-player roster for FIFA U-17 World Cup

The South Korean men’s U-17 national football team, led by manager Kim Hyun-jun, has finalized its 21-player roster for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The squad consists of three goalkeepers, seven defenders, nine midfielders, and two forwards.

Nineteen of the selected players are from professional club youth teams, while two, Lee Seung-hwa of Boin High School and Baek Geon of Sinpyeong High School, represent school teams. The roster is primarily composed of players born in 2009, with midfielder Lim Ji-sung being the only player born in 2010.

South Korea secured its place in the tournament after reaching the quarterfinals of the 2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup. The team will undergo final training at Korea Football Park before departing for Doha, Qatar, on November 11. South Korea is placed in Group B and will face Uganda on November 19, followed by matches against New Caledonia on November 22 and Ecuador on November 25.