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CAPTAIN. South Korea's Son Heung-min applauds their fans after the match against South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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South Korea fails to advance past the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Czech Republic and then losing to Mexico and South Africa

South Korea president Lee Jae Myung is calling for an investigation into the country’s poor FIFA World Cup showing and ensuing resignation of coach Hong Myung-bo.