South Korean football team targets fourth consecutive Asian Games gold

The South Korean men's football team, led by manager Lee Min-sung, is preparing for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with the goal of securing a fourth consecutive gold medal. This tournament is viewed as a critical opportunity for the national team to restore its reputation following disappointing results in the 2026 North Central America World Cup and ongoing administrative controversies within the Korea Football Association.

While the squad lacks some of the high-profile superstars seen in previous winning campaigns, the team will utilize wildcards to include players such as Yang Hyun-jun, Um Ji-sung, and Lee Ki-hyeok. The team is placed in Group D, where they will face Qatar and Saudi Arabia in the group stage, with the advantage of playing one fewer match than teams in other groups.