South Korea president calls for 'thorough investigation' into dismal 2026 World Cup campaign as head coach resigns
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Key Points:
- South Korea's head coach Myung-bo resigned immediately after the team's failure to advance past the group stage in the 2026 World Cup, marking their third early exit in four tournaments.
- Despite a promising win against the Czech Republic, losses to Mexico and South Africa doomed their chances, leading to widespread public frustration and media backlash.
- President Lee Jae Myung expressed shock over the outcome, calling for a full government investigation into the failure and promising reforms in sports administration.
- The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will conduct a thorough analysis to prevent future failures, indicating that changes will extend beyond just replacing the head coach.
- The Korea Football Association faces intense scrutiny as it seeks to stabilize the team and appoint a new coach amid high public and governmental pressure to restore South Korea's football reputation.
