Hong Myung-bo — South Korea national football team coach during 2026 World Cup group stage.
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… And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up. …
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historyCitizen Digital
… And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up. …
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historyThe Standard
… And what we did in those five years is amazing." South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo made a shock call by leaving captain Son Heung-min -- considered by many to be Asia's greatest-ever player -- out of the starting line-up. …
South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup historyCitizen Digital
… Korea to move on fast with World Cup knockouts in reach By AFP June 20, 2026 07:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter South Korea's head coach Hong Myung-bo (R) sings the national anthem ahead of the 2026 Worl …
Coach tells S. Korea to move on fast with World Cup knockouts in reachCitizen Digital
… His counterpart Hong Myung-bo made just one alteration, largely keeping faith with the team that fought back to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1. …
Co-hosts Mexico first team into World Cup knockout roundsThe Standard
… His counterpart Hong Myung-bo made just one alteration, largely keeping faith with the team that fought back to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1.South Korea skipper Son Heung-min had the first sniff at goal after 15 minutes, looping the ball over Rangel only for Edson Alvarez to pre …
Mexico become first team to reach World Cup knockout phaseCitizen Digital
… Two men who were suspected to be the drone operators retrieved the crashed device and fled the scene in an incident that South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo described as "unfortunate." - Hostile atmosphere - Hong meanwhile is preparing his team for an intimidating atmosphere against …
Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berthsCitizen Digital
… Two men who were suspected to be the drone operators retrieved the crashed device and fled the scene in an incident that South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo described as "unfortunate." - Hostile atmosphere - Hong meanwhile is preparing his team for an intimidating atmosphere against …
Mexico, Korea eye World Cup knockout berthsCitizen Digital
… Mbokazi became the second South African selected to an MLS All-Star squad after Doctor Khumalo in 1996 while Son was the second South Korean named an MLS All-Star after national team coach and former Los Angeles Galaxy defender Hong Myung-bo in 2003. …
Messi among first 11 named to MLS All-Star squadCitizen Digital
… "We had some difficulties offensively early in the match but I think this match will be of huge help for us," said coach Hong Myung-bo. …
South Korea edge El Salvador 1-0 in final World Cup warm-upSouth Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half in an effective playoff with South Korea for second place in Group A.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half in an effective playoff with South Korea for second place in Group A.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering from an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico with a draw against Czech Republic.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history, recovering after an opening 2-0 loss to Mexico. Coach Hugo Broos called the achievement historic after working with the team for five years.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo told his team to move forward after a 1-0 loss to Mexico, with South Korea still positioned to advance from Group A. The team sits second in the group and will face South Africa on Wednesday knowing a draw guarantees their knockout stage spot.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico became the first team to reach the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, defeating South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium. Luis Romo scored just after half-time to secure Mexico top spot in Group A with a match remaining.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico defeated South Korea 1-0 at Guadalajara Stadium to become the first team to qualify for the World Cup knockout rounds, with Luis Romo's second-half goal securing top spot in Group A with a match remaining.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Mexico and South Korea will meet in Guadalajara on Thursday in Group A of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a win guaranteeing either team a place in the knockout rounds. Both teams enter fresh from opening victories—Mexico over South Africa and South Korea over the Czech Republic—and the expanded 48-team format means that even finishing third could advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico and South Korea face each other in Guadalajara on Thursday in a Group A fixture where a win will guarantee a last 32 berth. Both teams arrive fresh from opening victories over South Africa and Czech Republic respectively, with the expanded 48-team format and advancement of the eight best-ranked third-place teams meaning either side can secure progression with victory.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi was among the first 11 players selected to the MLS All-Star squad for a July 29 match against an all-star team from the Mexican league. The MLS First XI, chosen by votes of players, fans, and media, includes five players on World Cup rosters.
6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea defeated El Salvador 1-0 on Wednesday in their final friendly before the World Cup, with Lee Dong-gyeong scoring in the second half. The win follows a 5-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago, and South Korea will begin their tournament campaign against the Czech Republic on June 11.
4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Korea Football Association president Chung Mong-gyu announced he will quit after the World Cup, citing his "lack of virtue" following criticism over his 13-year tenure, including controversies around attempts to pardon match-fixing players and the hiring of Jurgen Klinsmann as national team coach.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →