South Korea squad (1986 World Cup Qualifiers)

Here is an exceptional collector's item from the history of Asian football. This match worn jersey was worn by a South Korea player during the qualification campaign for the 1986 World Cup.

Campaign Context: The Historic Return of the Taeguk Warriors

During this Asian zone elimination phase in 1985, the South Korean national team achieved a masterful run to secure their ticket to the Mexican World Cup. Victories over China, then North Korea and Japan, validated South Korea's continental qualification. This historic success marked the country's grand return to the world stage, 32 years after its very first participation in 1954, thus laying the foundation for its uninterrupted presence at the highest international level.

The Jersey of the Asian Continental Feat

Led by emblematic figures of Korean football, the team demonstrated legendary tactical discipline and physical endurance throughout this demanding qualification phase. This jersey features all the period elements and markings of the 1985-1986 South Korean national team, including its original number on the back. Bearing authentic signs of play from this foundational epic, it is a museum-quality collector's item of absolute rarity.