South Korea have featured at every World cup since 1986 but expectations are low this time around due to a combination of poor form and a tough-looking group.
In 2014 only a single point was gained from an easier-looking pool and Friday’s resounding defeat at the hands of non-qualifying Bosnia-Herzegovina, where a back three was unsuccessfully trialed, will not have fostered much hope of an improvement.
South Korea’s 2018 World Cup Group Matches
South Korea vs Sweden, 18 June 2018, 1pm UK time
South Korea vs Mexico, 23 June 2018, 4pm UK time
South Korea vs Germany, 27 June, 3pm UK time
South Korea 2018 World Cup Squad
The vast majority of the squad still play their football in Asia, if not in South Korea itself – the entire backline and their understudies lack any experience in the European leagues.