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Hong Myung-bo

Hong Myung-bo — South Korea national football team coach during 2026 World Cup group stage.

2026-05-292026-06-26

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Chung, who is a member of the family that owns the Hyundai Motor Company, urged Korean fans to get behind coach Hong Myung-bo's team.

    South Korea football chief to quit after 'controversies, criticisms'
Sport

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout rounds for first time

The News

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

Yesterday

  1. South Africa reaches World Cup knockout rounds for first time

    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

  2. South Africa reaches World Cup knockout rounds for first time

    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

  3. South Africa reaches World Cup knockout rounds for first time

    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

Saturday 20 June

  1. South Korea coach urges team to focus on World Cup knockout qualification

    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

Friday 19 June

  1. Mexico qualifies for World Cup knockout rounds with Korea win

    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

  2. Mexico first World Cup team to reach knockout phase

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. Mexico and South Korea battle for World Cup knockout berth

    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

  2. Mexico and South Korea battle for World Cup knockout berth

    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

Saturday 6 June

  1. Messi named to MLS All-Star squad for July game

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. South Korea beat El Salvador 1-0 in World Cup warm-up

    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

Friday 29 May

  1. South Korea football chief resigns after 13-year tenure

    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

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