The South Korean national football team's roster for its November international matches was announced on the 29th. Interim head coach Roberto Moreno unveiled the squad for the team's final friendlies of the year at Korea Football Park in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province.

The national team will face Saudi Arabia on November 13 and then Qatar on November 17, with both matches taking place in Doha, Qatar. This two-match away series is the team's final international schedule of the year and serves as a stage to assess the squad's performance and tactical completeness.

Coach Moreno recorded two wins, one draw, and one loss in the four friendlies played in September and October. The team defeated Ecuador and Uzbekistan but lost to Uruguay and drew with Venezuela.

This roster drew attention to the roles of established core players and the competitive landscape among younger players. In particular, the inclusion of players who competed at the Asian Games and how overseas-based players would be utilized attracted attention.

'96 Line Intact... Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, Hwang In-beom System Maintained

The '96 line' — Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, and Hwang In-beom, all born in 1996 — remains the backbone of the national team. The three players have served as key forces for Korean football in defense, attack, and midfield, respectively.

Kim Min-jae has anchored the defense as a center back. He possesses strong man-marking and aerial duel abilities, and also plays a role in building attacks from the back.

Hwang Hee-chan is a forward known for his speed and dribbling ability. He attacks opposing defenses while moving between the flanks and the center, creating scoring opportunities with his active movement.

Hwang In-beom is a player who orchestrates the flow of the game from midfield. Based on his passing and spatial awareness, he links attack and defense, contributing to the team's game management.

October Middle East Trip Amid Retirement Rumors... Moreno's Contract Runs Through November

The three players were engulfed in national team retirement rumors after the match against Uzbekistan in October. At the time, Hwang In-beom stated that he had no intention of retiring.

Kim Min-jae, Hwang Hee-chan, and Hwang In-beom were all born in 1996 and are currently 29 to 30 years old as of 2026. Their experience accumulated in European competitions and their international tournament records are important assets for the national team.

This Middle East trip is also a schedule to verify the team's organization and tactical completeness. As coach Moreno's contract runs only through November, attention is also focused on the results of the two friendlies.

[Players' injury status and availability are subject to change. AI assisted in part in writing this article.]