South Korea national football team Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
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| Nickname | ||
| Asian Tiger | ||
| Association | ||
| Korea Football Association | ||
| Current coach | ||
| Johannes Bonfrere | ||
| Most capped player | ||
| Hong Myung-Bo, 135 | ||
| Highest goalscorer | ||
| Cha Bum-keun, 55 | ||
| First International | ||
| South Korea 5 - 3 Mexico(London, England; August 2 1948) | ||
| Largest win | ||
| South Korea 16 - 0 Nepal (Incheon, Rep.of Korea; September 29 2003) | ||
| Largest defeat | ||
| South Korea 0 - 12 Sweden(London, England; August 5 1948) | ||
| World Cup | ||
| Finals appearances: 6 (First: 1954) Best result: 4th place 2002 | ||
| Asian Nations Cup | ||
| Finals appearances: 10 (First: 1956) Best result: Winners 1956, 1960 | ||
| CONCACAF Gold Cup | ||
| Finals appearances: 1 (First: 2002) Best result: 4th place 2002 |
In 1921, the first All Korea Football Tournament was held, and then in 1928, The Korea Football Association was organized, which created a foundation to disseminate and develop football in Korea. During the decades of colonial rule by Japan, football contributed to alleviating the frustrations of the subjugated Koreans and fostering the hope of liberation.
The Korea Football Association was reinstated in 1948, following the establishment of the Republic of Korea. The KFA became a member of FIFA, the international football governing body, in 1948. The same year, the Korean national team made its international debut at the Olympic Games in London. The KFA joined the AFC (Asian Football Confederation) in 1954.
Since the 1960's Korea emerged as a major football power in Asia, winning several prestigious Asian football championships. The Korean national team played in the World Cup finals for 5 consecutive from 1986, making its players the undisputed kings of Asian football. The Korean professional football league was launched in 1983 as the first of its kind in Asia. This not only pleased domestic fans, but it has also upgraded the level of the Korean football.
The 2002 FIFA World Cup is a sign of the rapid progress made in Korean football. Indeed, Korea's co-hosting of the event with Japan is the result of the Korean people's passion for and interest in football. And also Korea national team astonished the world by advancing to semi finals in the 2002 World Cup which was first time in Asian football history. This achievement was the outcome of big support and endeavor from all the Korean people who love football so much. The enthusiasm of the red-clad supporters, the "red devils", also made a big impression on viewers. Now Korean football stands at the starting line of a new era.
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2 Asian Cup record 3 2002 World Cup Squad |
World Cup record
Asian Cup record
2002 World Cup Squad
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