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Robert Moreno appointed interim South Korea football coach
The Korea Football Association (KFA) has appointed Spaniard Robert Moreno as the interim head coach of the South Korean men's national football team. Moreno, 48, becomes the first Spanish manager to lead the squad. He succeeds Hong Myung-bo, who resigned following the team's group-stage exit from the 2026 World Cup.
Moreno's initial contract runs until November 27, 2026, covering six international friendly matches against Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Uzbekistan. The KFA has included an option to extend his tenure through the 2027 AFC Asian Cup based on his performance during this period. Moreno will be supported by an all-Spanish coaching staff, including assistant coach Eduardo Docampo.
Moreno brings significant experience, having served as an assistant and interim manager for the Spanish national team and as an assistant coach at FC Barcelona under Luis Enrique. He is noted for his expertise in data analysis and tactical design. His appointment follows an open recruitment process, a first for the KFA, intended to ensure transparency and fairness.
Entities
FC Barcelona · Hong Myung-bo · Hyun Young-min · Korea Football Association · Luis Enrique · Robert Moreno · Roberto Moreno · South Korea national football team · Spain
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Moreno will lead the team for six A-match games www.sportschosun.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] An evaluation after the six matches could lead to an extension through the Asian Cup www.sportschosun.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Moreno previously served as an assistant coach for the Spanish national team and FC Barcelona www.sportschosun.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The coaching staff includes five other specialists, all of Spanish origin www.sportschosun.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Moreno's debut match is scheduled against Ecuador on the 24th www.sportschosun.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Korea Football Association (KFA) appointed Roberto Moreno as the interim manager of the men's national football team www.sportschosun.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The appointment follows an open recruitment process, the first of its kind for an A-team manager by the KFA www.sportschosun.com · www.seoul.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Moreno's contract runs until November 27 www.sportschosun.com · www.seoul.co.kr