Birmingham City midfielder Paik Seung-ho has joined up with South Korea as they begin preparations for the World Cup. The 29-year-old has earned 27 caps since his senior debut in 2019 and has featured in all four of their games so far in 2026. South Korea are in Group A and will face Czech Republic, Mexico, and South Africa. The World Cup begins on Thursday with South Korea's first game at 03:00 BST on Friday against the Czech Republic. Paik Seung-ho will be looking to make a strong impression in the tournament, having already shown his skills in the qualifying rounds. The Birmingham City midfielder will be hoping to help South Korea progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup.