The South Korea national football team has failed to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 32. The team, led by manager Hong Myung-bo, finished the group stage with a record of 1 win, 0 draws, and 2 losses, earning 3 points.

What went wrong?

The South Korea national football team lacked both skill and luck. Before the tournament, it seemed like luck was on their side. The team had a favorable group stage draw, with Mexico being the host country but considered one of the weaker teams they had faced.

What were the results?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo's 3-1 win over Uzbekistan sealed South Korea's elimination from the group stage. South Korea finished the group stage in third place, narrowly avoiding last place thanks to Mexico's win over the Czech Republic.

What's next?

Current league standing: 3rd, 3 points, 1W-0D-2L, recent form LLW. The team has scored 2 goals and conceded 3, resulting in a -1 goal difference. They trail leaders Mexico by 6 points in the title race.