Robert Moreno aims to revive South Korea soccer after World Cup exit
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
South Korea's new interim coach Robert Moreno has expressed a commitment to making fans happy following a challenging World Cup campaign. Appointed after Hong Myung-bo's resignation, Moreno will lead the team in friendly matches against Ecuador, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Uzbekistan. He emphasized an honest approach focused on effective teamwork and was criticized earlier for allegedly using AI technology in his coaching. Moreno, however, refuted those claims, stating he was misrepresented. The Korean Football Association is considering his position for the upcoming Asian Cup in early 2027 based on performance evaluations after the friendlies. Commanding a squad that includes captain Son Heung-min, Moreno will work to restore fan confidence in the national team.
- •Moreno named Son Heung-min in his squad for upcoming friendlies
- •South Korea has been without a coach since Hong Myung-bo's resignation
- •Moreno denies using AI in coaching decisions
- •Friendlies against Ecuador and Uruguay are scheduled for September
- •Performance will determine Moreno's future ahead of Asian Cup
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Interim South Korea coach Moreno denies using AI to prepare for games while naming first roster
- 6:24 AMYahoo Sports — New coach won't use AI in bid to make South Korea fans happy
"Interim South Korea coach Robert Moreno denied using artificial intelligence in past jobs to prepare for games as he named his first roster on Monday. Moreno was appointed in August on a contract that runs to the end of November. Moreno, who took charge of Spain for nine games in 2009, was fired by Sochi FC in September 2025 after a run of poor results with the Russian club accusing him of relying on AI.
"South Korea's new interim coach Robert Moreno said Monday that he wanted to make fans in the country "happy" after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies."We're going to try to do our work honestly and with the aim of making all Korean football fans happy," said the 48-year-old, who is the first Spaniard to coach South Korea.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 10:20 AMInterim South Korea coach Moreno denies using AI to prepare for games while naming first roster
Interim South Korea coach Robert Moreno denied using artificial intelligence in past jobs to prepare for games as he named his first roster on Monday. Moreno was appointed in August on a contract that runs to the end of November. Moreno, who took charge of Spain for nine games in 2009, was fired by Sochi FC in September 2025 after a run of poor results with the Russian club accusing him of relying on AI.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:24 AMNew coach won't use AI in bid to make South Korea fans happy
South Korea's new interim coach Robert Moreno said Monday that he wanted to make fans in the country "happy" after a disastrous World Cup and series of damaging controversies."We're going to try to do our work honestly and with the aim of making all Korean football fans happy," said the 48-year-old, who is the first Spaniard to coach South Korea.
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