South africa

Image Source: IANS

Hong Steps Down As South Korea Coach After FIFA WC Group Stage Exit

By IANS News June 29, 2026 • 07:10 AM View: 396

FIFA World Cup: Hong Myungbo announced he will be stepping down as South Korea coach, the day after it was confirmed that the team had failed to make it past the group stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as one of the best third-placed teams.

Korea opened their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Czechia but then suffered successive 1-0 defeats to Mexico and South Africa. Their fate was out of their hands as the group stage concluded on June 28 (IST).

Hong, who had been in charge since 2024, said he took “all responsibilities” for the team's unsuccessful World Cup, which came after an unbeaten qualifying campaign for the global showpiece.

Related Cricket News on South africa

FIFA WC: Eustaquio's Stoppage-time Strike Sends Co-hosts Canada Into Last-16

FIFA World Cup: Stephen Eustaquio's last-gasp strike earned co-hosts Canada a hard-fought victory over South Africa in the Round of 32 to move into the last 16 of the FIFA ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
FIFA WC: When And Where To Watch South Africa Vs Canada, Know All Details

The FIFA World Cup: The FIFA World Cup enters its knockout phase on Monday with an intriguing Round of 32 clash between South Africa and Canada, two nations that have ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
FIFA WC: 'A Proud Moment For South Africa', Says The Govt As It Hails Nation's First Knockout Spot

FIFA World Cup: The South African government hailed the Bafana Bafana's historic qualification for the knockout stage in the FIFA World Cup 2026, describing the achievement as "a proud moment ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
South Africa Make World Cup History, Beat South Korea 1-0 to Reach Knockout Stage

Thapelo Maseko's second-half strike secured a historic 1-0 victory for South Africa over South Korea, sending Bafana Bafana into the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time. ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
FIFA WC: When And Where To Watch Czechia Vs Mexico, Know All Details

FIFA World Cup: Mexico will play their final Group A match with the comfort of knowing their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage is already secured, while Czechia ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
FIFA WC: When And Where To Watch South Africa Vs South Korea, Know All Details

FIFA World Cup: South Africa and South Korea head into their final Group-stage fixture on Wednesday with a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout rounds hanging in the balance. ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
FIFA WC 2026 Hits 100-goal Mark In 33 Games, Fastest Edition Since 1958

The FIFA World Cup: The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially become the fastest edition of the global showpiece to hit the 100-goal milestone in 68 years, achieving the feat ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
South Africa Fight Back to Hold Czechia 1-1, Earn First Point at FIFA World Cup 2026

Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty helped South Africa secure a 1-1 draw against Czechia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A clash at Atlanta Stadium. ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
Hockey India Congratulates Jugraj Singh On Completing 100 International Caps

Hockey India Secretary General Bhola: Hockey India extended its heartfelt congratulations to Indian men's hockey team defender and dragflicker Jugraj Singh, who achieved the milestone of 100 international caps on ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
FIFA WC: When And Where To Watch Czechia Vs South Africa; Know All Details

South Africa Football Team: The pressure is already mounting on both Czechia and South Africa ahead of their second Group A fixture, with neither side able to afford another setback ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
FIFA World Cup: Ashley Westwood Backs France For Glory, Warns England Of Croatia Challenge

FIFA World Cup: Former Manchester United academy graduate and experienced English coach Ashley Westwood believes England have the quality to challenge at the FIFA World Cup 2026, while identifying France ...

By IANS News

3 months ago
FIFA WC: When And Where To Watch Netherlands Vs Japan, Know All Details

FIFA World Cup: The three-time finalists the Netherlands and Asia's highest-ranked nation Japan kick off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in a Group F match on Monday. ...

By IANS News

4 months ago
FIFA WC 2026: FIFA WC: When And Where To Watch Canada Vs Bosnia And Herzegovina; Know All Details

FIFA World Cup: Co-hosts Canada get their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign under way with a first-ever World Cup meeting against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B opener on ...

By IANS News

4 months ago
Hugo Broos Questions Red Card Decision After South Africa’s Defeat to Mexico

South Africa coach Hugo Broos criticized a key refereeing decision after his side's 2-0 FIFA World Cup 2026 loss to Mexico, claiming the second red card was wrongly awarded as ...

By IANS News

4 months ago