Hong Myung-bo resigns as head coach of South Korea's men's national football team after failing to advance to the World Cup knockout stage, prompting widespread criticism and an investigation call from President Lee Jae Myung.
Nach dem frühen Aus der südkoreanischen Fußballnationalmannschaft bei der Weltmeisterschaft trat Cheftrainer Hong Myung-bo zurück. Der Staatspräsident forderte eine Aufarbeitung des Versagens und kritisierte den Einsatz erheblicher Steuergelder.
Hong Myung-bo, 57, resigns as South Korea's men's national football team coach after the team's elimination from the FIFA World Cup, failing to advance beyond the group stage for the second time under his leadership.
President Lee Jae Myung attributes South Korea's early World Cup exit to favouritism in personnel decisions, criticizes coach Hong Myung-bo, and calls for a sports ministry investigation.
South Korea, led by coach Hong Myung-bo, failed to advance beyond the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite the tournament's expanded format allowing more teams into the knockout round. They finished third in Group A with three points.
South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo accepted responsibility for the team's FIFA World Cup group stage exit, citing player execution and environmental factors as potential reasons for their loss to South Africa. The team now awaits qualification for the knockout stage as one of the best third-place teams.
South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo is struggling to pinpoint exact reasons for his team's FIFA World Cup group stage exit, attributing it to a combination of environmental factors and player mental state. The team lost to South Africa 1-0, missing a chance to advance.
South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo took full responsibility for the team's 1-0 loss to South Africa, which jeopardized their FIFA World Cup knockout stage hopes. The defeat left South Korea third in Group A, forcing them to await other results to see if they qualify as one of the best third-place teams.
South Korea's World Cup campaign is in jeopardy after a 1-0 defeat by South Africa, with coach Hong Myung-bo benching Son Heung-min. Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal, securing South Africa's first-ever progress to a World Cup knockout stage.
South Korea's coach Hong Myung-bo anticipates a home-game atmosphere in Monterrey for their World Cup match against South Africa, citing strong Mexican fan support due to South Korea's role in Mexico's 2018 World Cup advancement.
South Korean footballer Son Heung-min faced mixed fortunes at the World Cup in Mexico, dealing with team losses, a controversy over his military service exemption, and fan attention.
South Korea needs only a draw against South Africa to advance in the FIFA World Cup, but coach Hong Myung-bo insists on a victory. The team is second in Group A with three points.
2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası'nda Meksika, Güney Kore'yi 1-0 yenerek gruptan çıkmayı garantiledi. Güney Kore Teknik Direktörü Hong Myung-bo, hayal kırıklığı yaşadığını belirtti.
South Korea's coach Hong Myung-bo lauded his team's effort despite a 1-0 loss to Mexico at the FIFA World Cup. He urged players to focus on their next match against South Africa, emphasizing the need for organization and avoiding complacency.
South Korea's national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo expressed regret over a drone sighting at their closed-door FIFA World Cup training session in Zapopan, Mexico. The drone was intercepted by Mexican military forces, and its suspected operators fled.
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo, who captained the team to the 2002 World Cup semifinals, hopes his current squad can go further. After a 2-1 win over Czechia, they face co-host Mexico, a higher-ranked opponent, aiming to secure a knockout stage spot.
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo hopes his current squad will go beyond the 2002 FIFA World Cup semifinal berth they achieved. After a 2-1 win against Czechia, they face co-host Mexico, a higher-ranked opponent, in their second Group A match. Hong emphasized the importance of defensive organization and player chemistry against Mexico's skilled attack.
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Guadalajara. Ladislav Krejci scored for the Czechs, but Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu secured the win for South Korea.
Coreia do Sul e República Tcheca disputam jogo válido pelo Grupo A da Copa do Mundo de 2026 no Estádio Akron, no México. Os sul-coreanos buscam uma boa campanha com Son Heung-Min, enquanto os tchecos visam superar a fase de grupos após 20 anos.
The South Korean national football team, led by Hong Myung-bo, held their final training session in Sapopan, Mexico, ahead of their decisive 2026 World Cup match against the Czech Republic. Key players Kim Tae-hyun and Bae Jun-ho are nursing injuries, with Bae expected to return for the second group stage game.
South Korea's national football team, led by Hong Myung-bo, held their final training session in Zapopan, Mexico, ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup match against the Czech Republic. The team is focused on securing a victory in this opening game, which is considered a turning point for their tournament aspirations.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo expressed confidence in his team's preparation for their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener against Czechia. The team has acclimatized to the high altitude in Zapopan, Mexico, and Hong believes his players are in good form.
South Korea's football coach Hong Myung-bo stated that set-piece tactics were not revealed in recent World Cup warm-up matches, aiming to perfect them in Mexico. The team secured two wins, including a 1-0 victory against El Salvador.
South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo found positives in his team's 1-0 friendly win over El Salvador, despite a less dominant performance than expected. He believes the match provided valuable preparation for their World Cup opener against Czechia.
