Former South Korean men's national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo will attend a parliamentary hearing on July 22 regarding the team's early exit from the FIFA World Cup. Hong stated he will not shun responsibility and will explain the team's performance to the public.
South Korea's football chief Chung Mong-gyu resigned Monday, a week after the national team failed to reach the World Cup knockout stage. His departure follows criticism from President Lee Jae-myung and coach Hong Myung-bo's resignation, after the team secured only three points in their group.
Former South Korean national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo and several players were met with boos and anger at Incheon International Airport after their early World Cup exit. Hong resigned, and the KFA faces scrutiny for its management and selection process.
South Korea's football team will not receive a formal homecoming event after failing to reach the World Cup's round of 32. This decision follows intense public anger and a death threat against coach Hong Myung-bo, prompting police investigation and security concerns at Incheon airport.
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'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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
South Korea heads to the World Cup with concerns over captain Son Heung-min's form and coach Hong Myung-bo's unpopularity. Recent friendly losses have heightened disgruntlement, despite Hong's defense of Son.
South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo announced his 26-man squad for the FIFA World Cup, emphasizing player empowerment and ownership. The team will train in Salt Lake City, Utah, before facing Mexico, Czechia, and South Africa in a group stage.
South Korea's World Cup squad, to be announced on May 15, is expected to blend seasoned veterans like Son Heung-min with in-form young attackers such as Oh Hyeon-gyu and Yang Hyun-jun, as the team aims to reach the knockout stage in Group A against Mexico, Czechia, and South Africa.
