Police were deployed to protect South Korea’s footballers and coach from furious fans when they returned home after being knocked out of the World Cup.

South Korea was eliminated after missing out on a spot among the eight best third-placed teams.

From the president to football fans, South Koreans are asking whether unfairness lies behind the national team’s World Cup collapse.

President Lee Jae Myung criticized the process by which Hong was hired, saying "favoritism and cronyism" were favored over "competence." ...

K-pop stars seem to embody perfection. They’re never seen without immaculately curated looks and dazzling smiles. They make millions and have armies of dedicated fans. However, the glamour is only ...

South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo resigned Sunday after the team's quick elimination from the World Cup drew a harsh condemnation from the country's president, who called the coach “incapable” and ...

South Korea's disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign has sparked an extraordinary wave of backlash against former national team manager Hong Myung-bo - one that has now spilled far beyond football ...

South Korea's disappointing elimination from the 2026 World Cup has sparked a political and sporting crisis, with President Lee Jae Myung ordering an investigation into the national team's failure.

By Michael Church June 28 (Reuters) - Hong Myung-bo resigned as head coach of South Korea on Sunday following the country's group-stage exit from the World Cup. Hong made the announcement at the ...

Fans booed and chanted "Hong out!" as coach Hong Myung-bo made his way out of the airport, but applauded the players who followed behind him.

Angry fans demanded that head coach Hong Myung-bo return his salary and banned him from entering shops after South Korea's winless World Cup run.

South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo was heavily criticised on social meida after the team's embarrassing group stage exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026.