South Korea coach quits after early World Cup exit

South Korea's World Cup campaign ended in disappointment, leading to the resignation of coach Hong Myung-bo on Sunday. The team's failure to advance past the group stage has drawn criticism, particularly given the perceived manageability of their group.

Expectations were high for the South Korean squad, who were drawn in Group A alongside co-hosts Mexico, South Africa, and the Czech Republic. However, the team struggled to perform, suffering 1-0 defeats to both South Africa and Mexico. Their sole victory came in a 2-1 win against the Czech Republic, leaving them with a total of three points.

This tally placed them in a precarious position, hoping to qualify for the knockout rounds as one of the best third-placed teams. However, results in other matches on Saturday extinguished these hopes. Hong Myung-bo, a former captain in his second tenure as coach, accepted responsibility for the early exit, mirroring the team's performance in the 2014 World Cup, and subsequently stepped down.