Hong takes responsibility after South Korea loses to South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:53 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo accepted blame for his team's 1-0 defeat to South Africa on June 24, which jeopardizes their World Cup progression. After a strong start against the Czech Republic, South Korea struggled in their final group match held in Monterrey, with Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal proving decisive. Hong left star forward Son Heung-min out of the starting XI, planning to utilize him later in the match. Despite the loss, South Korea remains in contention for advancement as a potential best third-placed team.
- •South Korea lost 1-0 to South Africa on June 24.
- •The defeat puts their World Cup hopes in jeopardy.
- •Thapelo Maseko scored the only goal of the match.
- •Hong Myung-bo left Son Heung-min out of the starting lineup.
- •South Korea still has a chance to qualify as a best third-placed team.
- 4:53 AMYahoo Sports — Hong takes blame as South Korea's World Cup hopes fade
"South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo took the blame for his team's limp 1-0 defeat to South Africa on Wednesday that left their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread.Wednesday's defeat in Mexico is a shocking reversal of form for South Korea, who started their World Cup in style, coming from behind to beat the Czech Republic 2-1.
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