South Korea Leaves World Cup in Turmoil as Early Exit Prompts Fierce Criticism From President

South Korea Soccer Coach Hong Myung-Bo Resigns After Team Elimination

Hong Myung-bo stepped down as South Korea's national team head coach on June 28, 2026, just days after the Taegeuk Warriors were eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The disappointing campaign ended with one win and two losses in three group stage matches, preventing South Korea from advancing to the knockout rounds.

South Korea Coach Quits After Early FIFA World Cup 2026 Exit Prompts Fierce Criticism From President

South Korea hoped it would qualify for the next round as one of the third-place teams to advance in this year’s expanded tournament. That ended when Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 on Saturday

South Korea president slams head coach over early World Cup exit

South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has criticized the head coach of the national soccer team after it was eliminated from the men's soccer World Cup.

South Korea Coach Resigns Not Long After President Calls Him 'Incapable' Over World Cup Failure

Hong Myung-bo, considered one of the greatest Asian defenders of all time, has resigned as coach of the South Korean football team following the side's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His resignation came after stinging criticism from South Korean president Lee Jae-myung, who branded the 57-year-old incapable of leading the national team. 'Once again, it has been proven that personnel decisions determine everything. If loyalty and fact…

South Korea’s World Cup early exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans

From the president to K-pop stars, South Koreans demand an overhaul of the country’s football establishment and punishment for the failure.

South Korea manager quits after president demands investigation into World Cup exit

Hong Myung-bo failed to guide South Korea beyond the group stage and has been lambasted in his homeland