Hong Myung-bo, the former head coach of the South Korean men's national football team, has announced his resignation following the team's failure to advance to the World Cup knockout stages. The announcement was made at a press conference in Mexico.
Fans in Seoul expressed their dissatisfaction, with some reportedly waiting for the coach's arrival. Hong Myung-bo acknowledged the team's performance, stating at the news conference that "we didn't deliver the results that our fans expected." This sentiment was echoed by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who conveyed feelings of "not just confusion but utter bewilderment at the unexpected outcome." The president has also called for an investigation into the factors contributing to the team's performance.
Hong Myung-bo, once a celebrated captain of the national team during the 2002 World Cup, is now departing as head coach under a cloud of disappointment in 2026.