
Korean World Cup heartbreak: Son benched, coach resigns as reform calls rise
South Korea were eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to South Africa, with head coach Hong Myung-bo benching star Son Heung-min. Hong resigned soon after, as the team finished third in Group A and failed to advance. The exit sparked scrutiny of the Korea Football Association (KFA) leadership and calls for reform, amid internal tensions and widespread fan dissatisfaction.












