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South Korea's president called for a government probe into the World Cup group-stage exit and Hong Myung-bo's resignation, criticizing the federation's leadership and promising reforms to sports administration after substantial taxpayer funding was invested in the campaign.
South Korea’s 2026 World Cup campaign ended in a group-stage exit, finishing third in Group A after defeats to Mexico and South Africa despite a win over the Czech Republic; head coach Hong Myung-bo resigned immediately under mounting political pressure, and President Lee Jae Myung ordered a thorough government investigation and reforms to sports administration led by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
South Korea were stunned 1-0 by South Africa in Monterrey, dropping to third in Group A and leaving their knockout prospects uncertain. Benched at the start, captain Son Heung-min returned at half-time but touched the ball only 29 times and failed to spark a breakthrough, underscoring an ongoing identity crisis for a team heavily reliant on their talisman as coach Hong Myung-bo rotates his attack.