Why Repeat the Same Failures? Hong Myung-bo's Tenure Ends Just Like 12 Years Ago

Head coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned following the team's elimination from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North and Central America.

When compared to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, there are many striking similarities: the difference in attitude toward Son Heung-min, the inconsistency in squad selection and tactical management that contradicted his own previous statements, the loss in a must-win match, and the inadequate response from the bench.

In this episode of Sports Mug, we examine the structural failures of the Hong Myung-bo era that have repeated themselves over a 12-year interval.

(Written, Edited, and Narrated by Jinhyeong Park | Produced by SBS Sports News Department)
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