South Korean police raided the Korea Football Association (KFA) headquarters and offices on August 6, investigating allegations of irregularities in the 2024 appointment of former men's national team head coach Hong Myung-bo, who resigned after the team's group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup.
South Korean police raided the Korea Football Association headquarters to investigate allegations of obstruction of business in the recruitment of former coach Hong Myung-bo following a disappointing World Cup campaign.
Police in South Korea raided the offices of the Korea Football Association on Thursday regarding alleged irregularities in the July 2024 appointment of former men's national team coach Hong Myung-bo.
Former South Korea national football coach Hong Myung-bo, following his resignation after the World Cup and a parliamentary grilling, urged critics to actively join the Korea Football Association to fix problems instead of only criticizing on social media platforms.
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.
Cựu HLV tuyển Hàn Quốc Hong Myung-bo tiếp tục đối mặt với làn sóng chỉ trích tại Los Angeles khi nhiều cửa hàng của người Hàn treo biển từ chối phục vụ ông sau khi đội tuyển bị loại sớm khỏi World Cup 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
