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Where Did It All Go Wrong for South Korean Football? / SBS News

Published : Jun 30, 2026 8:11 PM

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South Korea has failed to advance to the Round of 32 at the North and Central America World Cup.

Ultimately, head coach Hong Myung-bo announced his voluntary resignation while in Mexico.

However, criticism and public anger toward the Korea Football Association (KFA) are more intense than ever following these results.

What exactly has been happening with South Korean football all this time?

SBS News has summarized the controversies surrounding the KFA that have been reignited by the North and Central America World Cup, as well as the future of South Korean football.