South Korea’s head coach Hong Myung‑Bo quit following the team left the 2026 World Cup early. The side fell out in the group stage and did not reach that knock‑out round.
President Yoon Suk‑yeol spoke out, calling that performance incompetent and stated the people involved must answer. He asked for a government inquiry into how the squad was handled. The demand puts extra pressure on the football association as it looks to fix the set‑up for upcoming tournaments. The association will need to review its staff and plan.