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South Korea's early World Cup exit has sparked a crisis in football, with coach Hong Myung-bo resigning amid death threats and fan fury. The Korea Football Association faces scrutiny over governance, with President Lee Jae-myung condemning 'favouritism and cronyism.'
Hong Myungbo has stepped down as head coach of the Korea Republic national team following their group-stage exit at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The team failed to advance as one of the best third-placed teams after a 2-1 win over Czechia and consecutive 1-0 losses to Mexico and South Africa.
Thapelo Maseko earned Man of the Match honors for South Africa in their match against South Korea.
Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal gave South Africa a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey, securing their place in the World Cup knockout stage.
Mexico defeated South Korea to reach 6 points in two matches. Fans are asked to vote for their Man of the Match.
Luis Romo's second-half goal gave Mexico a 1-0 win over Korea Republic, making them the first team to advance to the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup. The co-hosts topped Group A with a thrilling victory in Guadalajara.
Mexican military intercepted an unregistered drone flying over South Korea's training base in Guadalajara before their World Cup match against Mexico. The incident raised spying concerns, but manager Hong Myung-bo said it did not significantly impact the team.
Mexico and Korea Republic can secure a spot in the Round of 32 with wins on Thursday, while South Africa and Czechia face elimination after opening losses. The second round of Group A and B fixtures also features Canada vs Qatar and Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Son Heung-min, South Korea's captain and all-time leading Asian scorer in Premier League and Champions League history, says playing in his fourth World Cup is 'crazy' and a 'dream come true.' He reflects on the 2002 World Cup and hopes to inspire the next generation.
FIFA profiles Hwang Inbeom's journey from a teenage debutant in South Korea to a World Cup star, featuring insights from former teammates who witnessed his growth. The midfielder's standout performance in Korea Republic's 2-1 win over Czechia in the 2026 World Cup opener earned him Player of the Match honors.
Korea Republic came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener. Hwang Inbeom scored one and set up another as Korea secured a third consecutive World Cup win over European opposition.
South Korea won their opening World Cup match against the Czech Republic. The victory marks a strong start for the team in the tournament.
Korea Republic will make their 12th World Cup appearance in 2026, their 11th consecutive. Led by Hong Myungbo, they advanced to the Round of 16 in 2022 for the first time in 12 years. Their best finish was fourth place as co-hosts in 2002.
