South Korea has officially booked its spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending its remarkable streak to 11 consecutive appearances on football’s biggest stage — a feat even global heavyweights like England and France have yet to achieve.

South Korea will compete in its 11th consecutive World Cup - the 12th in total.Playing in Basra, Iraq, they defeated the home team 2 x 0 this Thursday (5) even without their star player Son

South Korea beat Iraq 2-0 in Basra on Thursday to qualify for their 11th successive World Cup with a trip to North America in 2026.