Since qualifying for the tournament by reaching the semi-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ Saudi Arabia 2025, meticulous preparations have been made by head coach Back Ki-tae and his coaching staff as the East Asian side target a successful tournament.
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Previous appearances: 7
Best finish: Quarter-finals (3 times)
2023 record: Group Stage
How they got there: AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 semi-finalists
Head coach: Back Ki-tae
Fun fact: This is the first time that Korea Republic have qualified for three successive Finals
Group F Fixtures: v Mexico (Nov 4), v Switzerland (Nov 7), v Ivory Coast (Nov 10)
✅ Groups confirmed.
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