Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Peppered by controversy, beleaguered KFA chief to step down after World Cup

Chung Mong-gyu will step down as president of the Korea Football Association after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bowing to pressure from years of controversy that turned fans against him and drew government scrutiny.

2026-05-29

Even Sonny's impressed as Hyundai's Atlas robot shows off trick 'Ghost Rabona' in football-themed campaign

Hyundai Motor's humanoid robot Atlas has learned to play football well enough to score with an elaborate trick shot, capping a video campaign the carmaker is using to showcase its robotics technology ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

2026-05-29

Preparing for a mile-high World Cup isn't rocket science, but it's close

Korea’s national football team is turning to advanced sports science as it prepares for what could be one of its toughest challenges at the 2026 FIFA World Cup: adapting to the high-altitude conditions of Mexico.

2026-05-29

Taeguk Warriors to take on Trinidad and Tobago in penultimate World Cup tune-up

Korea will play the first of their two friendly matches in their pre-World Cup training camp this weekend in Utah, with the start of the big tournament only days away.

2026-05-29

Despite serious knee injury, striker Cho Gue-sung never doubted World Cup call-up

About this time a year ago, there were whispers that Cho Gue-sung, who rose to stardom at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, wouldn't be able to play football anymore.

2026-05-29

Emerging forward Oh Hyeon-gyu eager to take it all in at first World Cup

Ready for action and sporting a squad number this time, striker Oh Hyeon-gyu can't wait to jump into his first World Cup next month and see what the hype is all about.

2026-05-28

After stoic Suwon visit, North's women footballers are all smiles in return to Pyongyang — in pictures

North Korea's Naegohyang Women’s FC returned home to a hero's welcome in Pyongyang on Tuesday after winning the AFC Women's Champions League (AWCL).

2026-05-27

Son Heung-min prepares to 'put the team first' at what may be his final FIFA World Cup

SALT LAKE CITY — “This could be my last World Cup,” said Korea captain Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC at Zions Bank Training Center in Herriman near Salt Lake City, Utah, Tuesday.

2026-05-27

Ronaldo named honorary ambassador of Chinese home appliance brand Dreame Technology

Football player Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the new honorary ambassador of the appliance brand Dreame Technology, according to the appliance company on Tuesday.

2026-05-26

Despite strong fan support, Son Heung-min still scoreless in last home MLS match before World Cup

Thousands of fans flocked to Los Angeles FC (LAFC)’s home stadium to watch Son Heung-min before his final World Cup campaign, but the Korean star endured another frustrating night without a goal. Still, he's calm and certain about his own potential.

2026-05-26