South Korea’s head coach Hong Myung‑Bo quit after the team left the 2026 World Cup early. The side fell out in that group stage and did not reach the knock‑out round.
President Yoon Suk‑yeol spoke out, calling the performance incompetent and said that people involved must answer. He asked for a government inquiry into how the squad was handled. The demand puts extra pressure on the football association as it looks to fix the set‑up for upcoming tournaments. The association is set to need to review its staff and plan.