South Korea national team returns home after World Cup group-stage exit
South Korea’s national football team came back to Seoul on Tuesday following their elimination in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The team opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over the Czech Republic and later lost 1-0 to Mexico and South Africa, according to the South China Morning Post. Head coach Hong Myung‑bo announced his resignation during a press conference in Guadalajara, Mexico,
South Korea’s national football team returned home on Tuesday after their group‑stage exit from the 2026 World Cup.
South Korea were eliminated in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup.
According to the South China Morning Post, South Korea opened their World Cup campaign with a 2‑1 win over the Czech Republic and later lost 1‑0 to Mexico and South Africa.
The South China Morning Post also reported that head coach Hong Myung‑bo announced his resignation during a press conference in Guadalajara, Mexico on June 28.
Accounts of fans' anger differ: the South China Morning Post said fans' anger was not targeted at captain Son Heung‑min or other players, while another report from the same outlet said fans' anger was aimed at head coach Hong Myung‑bo.
SayHiKorean.com reported that Son Heung‑min apologized to fans and the public on social media on Tuesday, saying he was sorry for the team’s performance, and that he would continue to remain available for the national team. He described the tournament as having significant personal value.
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