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Mbappe Scores Twice as France Advances to Round of 16 France, a strong favorite to win the North and Central American World Cup, has defeated Sweden to advance to the round of 16. SBS Jul 1, 2026 5:13 PM

Back-of-the-Head Slap Video Goes Viral... Calls to Remove Him from National Anthem Footage Public criticism directed at former national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo, who has voluntarily resigned, shows no signs of subsiding. SBS Jul 1, 2026 4:55 PM

Why Was Son Heung-min Left Out? Hong Myung-bo's Controversial Past Remarks Resurface Past remarks by former national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo, who resigned following the team's failure to advance to the Round of 32 at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup, are being re-examined. SBS Jul 1, 2026 4:20 PM

Former Coach Bento Calls for Systemic Rebuild Following Korea's World Cup Exit Following the national football team's early exit from the World Cup with the worst performance in Korean football history, former head coach Paulo Bento has advised that the system needs to be re-evaluated and rebuilt from the ground up. SBS Jul 1, 2026 3:09 PM

"Undisputedly the Best in the World"... Norway Manager Solbakken Praises Haaland's Destructive Power After 5 Goals in 3 Matches On July 1 , in the Round of 32 match of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup between Ivory Coast and Norway, Norway secured a 2-1 victory with a winning goal from Erling Haaland, confirming their spot in the Round of 16. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:56 PM

Mexico Ends 40-Year Wait for Tournament Win, Advances to Round of 16 In the Round of 32 match of the 2026 North and Central America World Cup held today at the Mexico City Stadium, Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0, fueled by the performance of Julian Quinones, who recorded one goal and one assist, and Raul Jimenez, who scored an additional goal. SBS Jul 1, 2026 1:47 PM

Mbappe Scores Twice as France Advances to Round of 16 France, a strong contender for the title at the North and Central American World Cup, has defeated Sweden to advance to the Round of 16. SBS Jul 1, 2026 12:16 PM

Son Heung-min Repeatedly Apologizes with Head Bowed; Portuguese Coaching Staff Depart Silently (Arrival at Airport) Some players from the national football team, who failed to advance to the round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have returned home through Incheon International Airport. SBS Jul 1, 2026 11:33 AM

Mexico vs. Ecuador Round of 32 Match Delayed by One Hour Due to Severe Weather Ecuador Round of 32 match amid severe weather The 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between Mexico and Ecuador will kick off one hour later than scheduled due to severe weather. SBS Jul 1, 2026 10:59 AM

Short Track National Team Athlete Kim Min-ji Signs Management Contract with Next Creative Next Creative stated on Wednesday, "Kim Min-ji is an athlete with promising growth potential," adding, "We will provide systematic support so that she can fully realize her potential on the big stage." Kim Min-ji earned her spot on the national team after finishing third overall in the women's division at the 2026-2027 short track national team selection trials held in April. SBS Jul 1, 2026 10:32 AM