🇰🇷 South Koreaat the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Klement's Prediction

Predicted stage: 🟡 Round of 16 · Group A

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South Korea

FIFA Rank

#22

Group

Group Advance

72%

Predicted Exit

Round of 16

“Favoured to win Group A; not as strong as it used to be, but still good enough to edge Scotland in the R32 before falling to England in the R16.”

Will South Korea Win the World Cup 2026?

South Korea will not win the World Cup 2026 according to Klement's model. They are predicted to be eliminated at the Round of 16 stage. Their last match per Klement's bracket: a loss to England in the Round of 16.

What Does Klement Say About South Korea?

Favoured to win Group A; not as strong as it used to be, but still good enough to edge Scotland in the R32 before falling to England in the R16.

Tier

mid

GDP/cap

$34k

Climate

12°C avg

South Korea's Bracket Matchups (Klement)

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Round of 32✓ Win vs Scotland

Klement (R32): 'sorry, Scottish readers' — Korea still good enough.

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Round of 16✗ Loss to England

Klement (R16): England 'without any problems'.

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Group A— Klement's Rankings

Team	Advance %	Predicted Exit
🇰🇷South KoreaTOP 2	72%	🟡 Round of 16
🇨🇿CzechiaTOP 2	52%	🔵 Round of 32
🇲🇽Mexico	44%	🔵 Round of 32
🇿🇦South Africa	33%	❌ Group stage

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