South Korea coach Hong Myung‑bo resigns after group‑stage exit at 2026 World Cup

The South Korean national football team failed to reach the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, finishing third in Group A with one win and two losses. As a result, each of the 26 squad members will receive a fixed allowance of 80 million won (5000 won basic + 3000 won win bonus) but no performance‑based prize money for advancing beyond the group stage.

Following the elimination, head coach Hong Myung‑bo announced his resignation, taking responsibility for the team's poor showing. President Yoon Suk‑yeol publicly criticized the result as a failure of organization and personnel decisions. The Korea Football Association and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have promised a thorough review of the incident, while the team returned to Incheon without a formal farewell ceremony.