Police raid South Korea FA amid investigation into coach appointment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:08 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Seoul police raided the Korea Football Association on August 6 as part of an investigation into the appointment of coach Hong Myung-bo following South Korea's exit from the World Cup. Authorities are examining allegations of obstruction of business during Hong's recruitment, with reports suggesting senior officials may have improperly influenced the process. Hong resigned in June after the team failed to advance past the group stage in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The failed campaign has sparked scrutiny over the KFA’s internal practices, culminating in recent parliamentary hearings involving Hong. The KFA has not commented on the investigation.
- •Police conducted a raid on the Korea Football Association offices.
- •Hong Myung-bo resigned after South Korea's poor World Cup performance.
- •Authorities are investigating possible impropriety in Hong's appointment.
- •Hong faced criticism for tactical decisions during the World Cup.
- •Scrutiny of KFA intensified following failure to reach knockout stages.
- 3:08 AMYahoo Sports — Police raid South Korea FA in probe into World Cup coach appointment
"Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.Seoul police said financial crimes investigators were "looking into whether there were charges of obstruction of business during the appointment of Hong Myung-bo", a spokesman told AFP. Local media reported authorities are investigating whether senior KFA officials improperly intervened in Hong's appointment, allegedly in vio
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