Korea FA finishes coach application review, moves to interviews

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has completed the initial document review for candidates seeking to become the interim head coach of the men's national football team. The association announced on July 17 that it has notified applicants of their success or failure in the document screening phase.

The KFA initiated a public recruitment process to fill the vacancy left by the previous head coach, who stepped down following the team's elimination from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The application period closed on July 9.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo online interviews later this week. The KFA stated that it will not disclose the number of applicants or the identities of those who passed the initial screening, citing privacy concerns and the ongoing nature of the selection process.

The newly appointed interim coach is tasked with managing the national team for a total of six international matches scheduled for September, October, and November. These matches include fixtures against Ecuador and Uruguay in September, Venezuela and Uzbekistan in October, and two more games in November.