South Korea national under-23 football team results (2020–present)
This article details the match results of the South Korea national under-23 football team from 2020 to the present. This period encompasses major tournaments, qualification matches, and friendly games. The under-23 team, also known as the Olympic team, primarily competes in the Summer Olympics and the AFC U-23 Asian Cup (which serves as the Olympic qualifying tournament). Results include date, venue, opponent, score, and competition or friendly status.
2020
The year 2020 was significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to postponement of the Summer Olympics to 2021. The AFC U-23 Championship was held in January 2020 and served as the qualification tournament for the Olympics.
- AFC U-23 Championship 2020 (Thailand): South Korea won the tournament, securing their qualification for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Detailed match results including group stage, quarter-final, semi-final, and final results are available. Opponents included Uzbekistan, Iran, China, Jordan, Australia, and Saudi Arabia.
2021
- Summer Olympics (Tokyo, Japan): South Korea participated in the Summer Olympics football tournament. Detailed match results including group stage, quarter-final, semi-final, bronze medal match and final results are available. Opponents included New Zealand, Romania, Honduras, Mexico.
2022
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AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2022 (Uzbekistan): South Korea participated in the AFC U-23 Asian Cup. Detailed match results including group stage, quarter-final, semi-final, and final results are available.
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Friendly matches against various national teams.
2023
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Participation in various friendly tournaments and international friendlies to prepare for future competitions.
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Asian Games (Delayed from 2022 due to COVID-19 and held in 2023) South Korea won the gold medal.
2024
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AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024 (Qatar): This tournament serves as the qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Detailed match results, including group stage, knockout stage, and qualification results, are recorded here.
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Summer Olympics (Paris, France): Participation contingent on qualification through the AFC U-23 Asian Cup.
Note: Detailed match results, including goalscorers, are typically available on official football federation websites (e.g., FIFA, AFC, KFA) and sports news outlets. This entry serves as an overview and pointer to these primary resources.