The South Korean national football team returned home on the 30th after a disappointing World Cup. The scene of coach Hong Myung-bo and his players returning home after a poor performance in the World Cup showed the public's anger towards Korean football.

What's the problem?

The South Korean national football team had a poor performance in the 2014 Brazil World Cup, with no wins and a lot of criticism from the media.

Why did this happen?

Coach Hong Myung-bo's team failed in the World Cup due to the selection of players based on personal connections. Some fans expressed their anger by throwing candies at the players.

What's next?

Currently, the South Korean national football team is ranked 3rd in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 3 points. In the last 5 games, they have a record of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-18 | Ghana | 1-0 win |

Current situation

League standing: 3rd in FIFA World Cup 2026, 3 points, 1W-0D-2L, recent form LLW Goals: 2 scored, 3 conceded (-1 goal difference) Title race: 6 points behind leaders Mexico Last result: South Korea 1-0 Ghana (2025-11-18) Recent form (last 5): 3W-1D-1L (WWWLD, most recent first)