Son Heung-min apologizes for South Korea's World Cup exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 6:51 AM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Son Heung-min has publicly apologized following South Korea's early exit from the 2026 World Cup. The team finished third in Group A after winning their opening match against Mexico but losing their next two games, including a critical 1-0 loss to South Africa. Son, who was substituted into the final match, expressed deep regret and a desire for support rather than criticism from fans. In the aftermath, South Korean head coach Hong Myung-bo has resigned, and an investigation into the team's performance has been called by President Lee Jae Myung.
- •South Korea lost 1-0 to South Africa, finishing third in Group A.
- •Son Heung-min has apologized and called for fan support.
- •Hong Myung-bo resigned as head coach following the tournament.
- •Son was only able to play in the second half of the final game.
- •The team's early exit has raised calls for an investigation into performance.
- 6:51 AMYahoo Sports — Son apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit
- 6:51 AMBBC Sport — Son apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit
"Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.
"Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 6:51 AMSon apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit
Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.
- BBC SportJun 30, 2026, 6:51 AMSon apologises for South Korea's World Cup exit
Son Heung-min apologises for South Korea's early World Cup exit and says he will "run to death" for the nation's football fans.
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