Fans beg Paulo Bento to return as manager after Korea's disappointing World Cup results Fans of Korea's national football team are leaving comments on the former manager's wife's Instagram posts, pleading with him to come back. 2026.7.1
Japan's football legends returned to help. Korea's went on YouTube. Many of Korea’s 2002 World Cup semifinal heroes have stayed away from coaching and football administration, citing instability in those fields. 2026.6.30
Son Heung-min apologizes to fans after Korea's World Cup exit Captain Son Heung-min broke his silence with a public apology to fans on Instagram after Korea failed to advance past the group stage at the World Cup. 2026.6.30
Korean football's collapse exposed the cost of poor preparation (KOR) Korea’s group stage exit in the World Cup has intensified calls for sweeping reform after years of weak planning and no clear football identity. 2026.6.29
Korean football's collapse exposed the cost of poor preparation Korea’s group stage exit in the World Cup has intensified calls for sweeping reform after years of weak planning and no clear football identity. 2026.6.28
Son's early exit against Mexico reopens debate over how Korea uses its captain Former internationals are asking why Hong Myung-bo pulled Son Heung-min after 57 minutes and keeps playing him as a lone striker rather than on his natural left wing. 2026.6.21
Korea settles into Mexico World Cup base The national team arrived in Guadalajara after altitude training in Utah, with its opener against Czechia six days away. 2026.6.6
