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The South Korea national football team faced a disappointing loss in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What happened?
The team lost to South Africa in the third match of the group stage. Mikel Arteta, the manager, was not present, but Hong Myung-bo, the current manager, is facing criticism.
Why is it important?
| South Korea is currently in 3rd place with 3 points, and 6 points behind leaders Mexico. | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 9 |
| 2 | 6 | |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 |
What needs to change?
Moon Geum-ju, a Democratic Party lawmaker, said “Hong Myung-bo should not be the manager again.” He added “With such good players, this is all they can do? It's not enough for him to just step down. The whole football community should take responsibility.”
Current situation?
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-18 | Ghana | 1-0 win |
| 2026-06-27 |
