Hong Myung-bo Resigns as South Korea Coach After World Cup Group Stage Exit

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned after the team's exit from the 2026 World Cup group stage. Hong announced his resignation at a press conference in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 29.

What was the reason for Hong Myung-bo's resignation?

Hong said 'being the coach of the national team was not an easy decision for me' but 'once I decided to take the job, I didn't think about any other reasons'.

What was Hong Myung-bo's tenure and record like?

Hong's original tenure was until the 2027 Asian Cup. However, he resigned six months early due to the team's failure to advance to the World Cup round of 32. South Korea currently stands 3rd with 3 points from 3 games, having scored 2 goals and conceded 3.

What is the current situation of the South Korea national team?

How has Hong Myung-bo's resignation been received?

Park Hang-seo, the support team manager, also issued an apology statement. Park said 'as the support team manager and national team manager, I represent the Korea Football Association and offer my deepest apologies'. As of July 3, 2026, South Korea stands 3rd with 3 points. | Rank | Team | Points | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 | South Korea | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |