Both sides will feature in the World Cup this summer

International football will return to Milton Keynes later this month when Korea Republic take on Ivory Coast at Stadium MK.

The friendly between the two nations will take place on Saturday March 28 when MK Dons are playing away at Salford City.

Both nations are going to feature in this summer’s World Cup in Canada, Mexico and USA. Korea have been drawn in a group against hosts Mexico, South Africa and the winner of a play-off between Ireland, Czech Republic, Denmark and North Macedonia. Ivory Coast meanwhile face Germany, Curacao and Ecuador.

No strangers to hosting international games, Stadium MK has hosted England U21s, Brazil against Cameroon in 2018, as well as games in the Women’s Euros in 2022 and England Lionesses in 2023 when they took on Australia.

MK Dons CEO Neil Hart said: “We are incredibly proud to welcome the Korea Republic and Ivory Coast to Stadium MK. Hosting an international fixture of this calibre reflects both the quality of our facilities and the ambition of our organisation.

“We look forward to providing a fantastic experience for players, staff and supporters from both nations, as well as showcasing Milton Keynes on the international stage.”

With both teams taking part in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, this match provides one of the last opportunities for players to impress before selection is made.

Tickets for the match are available from £15 per person and can be purchased here. Korea Republic are the designated home team, with blocks 29 and 30 allocated to supporters of the Ivory Coast.