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South Korea national soccer team returns home after 2026 World Cup group-stage exit; coach resigns
Head coach Hong Myung-ho resigned Sunday after the team failed to reach the knockout rounds. Fans protested at Incheon International Airport upon the squad's return.
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South Korea's national soccer team failed to advance past the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Head coach Hong Myung-ho submitted his resignation on Sunday. The team arrived at Incheon International Airport on or about June 30.
Fans booed and protested the players and staff as they returned home. Hong Myung-ho was the main target of the demonstrations. He did not answer questions from journalists at the airport. Police created a secure path from the terminal to the team bus.
Protesters held signs criticizing Hong and the state of South Korean soccer. " Demonstrators repeatedly called for Hong's resignation. dailycaller.com reported that the country had held high expectations for the team before the tournament began.
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