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The South Korean national football team has failed to advance to the 2026 World Cup round of 32. On June 28, the Democratic Republic of the Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in the final match of Group K, leaving South Korea with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss.
What went wrong?
The failure of the South Korean team to advance to the round of 32 was due to several factors. First, the team's attack was weak. South Korea scored only 2 goals in 3 matches and was unable to break through the opponents' defense.
Coach Hong Myung-bo's strategy
Coach Hong Myung-bo's strategy was also a problem. The coach had previously experienced a disastrous failure in the 2014 Brazil World Cup. This time, he failed to exceed the expectations of experts and led the team to a disastrous failure in the North and Central American World Cup.
Current situation
| Currently, the South Korean national football team is in third place. | Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 7 | |
| 2 | Portugal | 5 | |
| 3 | South Korea | 4 |
Future prospects
| The failure of the South Korean team to advance to the round of 32 has been a huge shock. However, the team must achieve better results in future matches. Currently, South Korea is in third place in the league with 6 points. | League Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 9 | |
| 2 | USA | 6 | |
| 3 | South Korea | 6 |
