The South Korea national football team lost 0-1 to Mexico in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage on June 19th.

What happened?

This loss puts South Korea in 2nd place in their group with 3 points, behind Mexico who has 6 points. With Czech Republic and South Africa both having 1 point, South Korea can secure 2nd place in the group with a draw against South Africa in their final match.

Jung Mong-gyu's Influence on the International Stage

Jung Mong-gyu, the former president of the Korean Football Association, resigned from his position on June 6th. However, he will continue to serve in his roles in international organizations such as FIFA and AFC. Jung was appointed as the vice chairman of FIFA's Commercial and Marketing Committee in October last year, a position he will hold until 2029.

Current Situation of South Korea Football

South Korea currently stands 3rd in the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 3 points, 1W-0D-2L from 3 games, and a recent form of LLW. They have scored 2 goals and conceded 3, with a goal difference of -1. South Korea is 6 points behind leaders Mexico in the title race.