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Hong Myung-bo stepped down following the national team's failure to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup. The resignation was announced at a news conference in Mexico on 28 June.
riotimesonline.comSouth Korea's men's national football team failed to advance from the group stage at the 2026 World Cup. Head coach Hong Myung-bo resigned on 28 June. Hong Myung-bo announced the decision at a news conference in Mexico.
He stated that the team did not deliver the results fans expected. President Lee Jae Myung expressed utter bewilderment at the outcome and ordered an investigation into the team's performance. Hong Myung-bo had previously captained the South Korean side that reached the 2002 World Cup semi-finals.
Angry fans in Seoul waited for the team's arrival after the elimination. Hong Myung-bo had managed the team at the 2014 World Cup, where it finished bottom of its group.
These outlets didn't split into competing frames — coverage was uniform.
nypost.comThe United States men's national team trained for the final time at its Orange County base camp ahead of the knockout match. Captain Tim Ream and Gio Reyna discussed the expected low-block style and the need for intensity.
riotimesonline.comMorocco advanced after a 1-1 draw and extra time in Monterrey. The result eliminated the Netherlands from the 2026 tournament. Morocco will face co-host Canada next.
Norway meets Ivory Coast on Tuesday in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium. Norway enters as favorites after finishing second in its group behind France. Ivory Coast also placed second in its group, behind Germany.