Yonhap Sports6/28/2026Sports4 min readSouth Korea
South Korea Exits FIFA World Cup at Group Stage Under Hong Myung-bo
Team Fails to Advance Despite New 48-Nation Format's Expanded Knockout Spots
Quick Look
- 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.
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Why It Matters
Hong Myung-bo's second stint as South Korea's coach after a controversial hiring process.
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 27 (Yonhap) -- After failing to take South Korea past the group stage in his first FIFA World Cup as head coach in 2014, Hong Myung-bo was given another chance at the 2026 tournament. ... (Full article content preserved as per instructions)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Hong Myung-bo's future as head coach will be reassessed by the KFA.
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Open Questions
- Will Hong Myung-bo retain his position after the World Cup?
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