South Korea’s early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has turned into a major controversy back home. Head coach Hong Myung-bo is facing heavy criticism after the team failed to reach the Round of 32 despite opening the tournament with a win over the Czech Republic.

Crowds booed South Korea’s World Cup team as they returned to Seoul on Tuesday (30 June) following their early exit from the tournament. Hong Myung-bo’s squad was knocked out in…

Public anger in Korea has fallen squarely on national football team manager Hong Myung-bo, with critics blaming him for the country’s disastrous 20...