South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo resigns after the team fails to reach the World Cup knockout stage. Multiple outlets report that South Korea is eliminated following a group-stage exit, ending their campaign without advancing to the round of 32. Hong announces his resignation after the team’s performance draws intense public criticism.
Several reports say South Korean President Lee Jae-myung publicly attacked the coaching staff as “incapable” and called for wider consequences. Inside World Football and other summaries describe the president ordering a sweeping government investigation into the national team programme, adding pressure that leads to Hong’s departure. The Independent and BBC note that the resignation follows widespread fan anger and domestic criticism of the coaching setup after the underwhelming results.
Hong steps down after what sources describe as another disappointment for a team expected to do better. Separate coverage also notes that other football-related resignations and fallout continue across Asia in the wake of the broader tournament results.
