South Korea opens investigation into World Cup exit after disappointing tournament
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
South Korea has initiated a government investigation following their early exit from the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The team, which had high hopes as the second-highest ranked in Group A, achieved only one victory against Czechia and lost to Mexico and South Africa, failing to qualify for the knockout stage. Head coach Hong Myung-bo announced his resignation, taking responsibility for the team's disappointment. South Korean president Lee Jae Myung expressed confusion over the results and has called for a thorough review by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to determine causes and prevent future issues.
- •South Korea lost to Mexico and South Africa in the group stage.
- •Hong Myung-bo has resigned as head coach.
- •President Lee Jae Myung demands a thorough investigation.
- •South Korea previously advanced to the Round of 16 in 2022.
- 8:03 AMYahoo Sports — South Korea to launch government investigation into ‘utterly baffling’ World Cup exit
"A particularly miserable World Cup exit can have a profound impact on a country, as South Korea have proved following their poor campaign out in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Heading into the tournament, South Korea (Korea Republic) were the second-highest ranked team in Group A.
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