Fresh from their 2002 semi-final run, Korea Republic returned to the World Cup with rising ambitions. Under Dick Advocaat, they were ready to write the next chapter.
| Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 |
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3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 |
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3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 |
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3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
Korea Republic found moments of promise but ultimately fell short of the consistency needed to progress beyond the group stage.
Korea Republic experienced an inconsistent group stage, and the mixed results were not enough to go through. Their campaign featured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Togo, a 1-1 draw with France, and a 0-2 defeat against Switzerland. Despite moments of quality, it was not enough to advance, and Korea Republic's campaign ended at the the group phase.
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Eliminated in the group stage.
Jung-hwan Ahn led Korea Republic's attack with 1 goal at the 2006 World Cup. Shared the top-scorer honours with Park and Lee, all with 1.
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Lee booked twice 5 cards in a single match vs Switzerland.
The tactical mind behind Korea Republic's 2006 campaign. Managed 2 nations at World Cups a Dutch at the helm.
Dick Advocaat's side employed a youthful approach, with 20-year-old Ji-sung Park and experienced Jung-hwan Ahn leading the charge. The team's attacking style was marked by swift counter-attacks.
